Dolly Parton’s mother was ‘always pregnant’ and ‘rundown sick’ Parton is one of 12 kids . Growing up, she felt like her mother was constantly having children.

Dolly Parton admired her mom for a number of reasons. She raised 12 children in a one-bedroom home with both strength and kindness. She also received visions that came in handy for the Parton family.

Dolly Parton talks about her mom's advice that has helped guide her through the years. ... "To thine own self be true," is a famous line from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" that Parton's mom took to heart.

Dolly Parton, who has been in the entertainment industry for over 50 years, ... Parton's mother died in late 2003, while her father, Robert Lee Parton Sr., died in 2000.

After making her Broadway debut earlier this year in the musical Chicago, Jennifer Nettles is adding to her acting résumé. The singer has been cast as Dolly Parton‘s mother Avie Lee in the NBC ...

Parton’s mother made her white dress. Dolly Parton's life in pictures. 1 of 22. ... [I’m] Aunt Dolly, I'm like that mother figure,” Parton said.

Dolly Parton makes Stephen Colbert cry, serenading him with song her mother used to sing. By. ... Dolly Parton's longtime husband Carl Dean, whose flirting inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82.

PITTMAN CENTER, Tenn. (KFOR) – Dolly Parton, international country music star, actress, philanthropist, and much more, turned 76 years old Wednesday, Jan. 19. Born in a one-room cabin on the ...

Parton and Dean got married on May 30, 1966, in Ringgold, Ga. According to Parton's website, the only people to attend the small service were Dolly’s mother, Avie Lee Parton, a preacher and his ...

Dolly Parton's family tree is the basis of a new album, 'Smoky Mountain DNA,' which assembles songs by Parton's siblings, ... “My mother’s side of the family was musical.

Dolly Parton with her family. (@dollyparton via Instagram) "To thine own self be true," is a famous line from Shakespeare's "Hamlet" that Parton's mom took to heart.