Dolly Parton vows to safeguard country music legacy as she reflects on genre's evolution
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ten-time Grammy winner and living legend Dolly Parton has offered her perspective on the recent changes in country music. Known for her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Parton reminisced about the genre's early days and the remarkable artists who helped shape it.
She noted how public perceptions of country music have drastically shifted in recent years, with some even calling it a different genre altogether. Additionally, she highlighted one of her recent projects, Dolly Wines, which aims to embody a joyful essence where everyone can find happiness.
Dolly Parton talks about the thrilling transformation of country music
In an interview with Elle on October 22, Dolly Parton shared her thoughts on the current state of country music when asked, "How do you view the current state of country music? What do you love about it, and what you maybe feel like needs to change?"
She expressed her enduring love for the genre, reminiscing about the days of Hank Williams and the early pioneers. She mentioned iconic artists like George Jones and Merle Haggard, celebrating their contributions.
Parton acknowledged the changes in country music, stating, "Everything has to change, and country music has changed a lot, but there’s going to always be those young people that latch on to Hank Williams and go back and do some of that."
'Here You Come Again' singer reflected on the genre's evolution, saying, "Country music used to be thought of as an old hokey kind of music. I love the fact that now, it is one of the most loved music in the whole wide world."
Concluding her thoughts, Parton vowed to protect country music's legacy, "I’m just proud to say that we’ve still got country music, we still love it, and they’re still calling it country music, even if it sounds more rock and pop. Country music is going to always exist in one form or another. I’m going to see to it as long as I live."
Dolly Parton discusses her new venture, Dolly Wines
Dolly Parton, recognized for her passion for bringing family and friends together through food and shared interests, aims to create a joyful experience with her latest venture, Dolly Wines.
During the same interview, she was asked, "These wines are meant to embody your joyful essence, so I’m curious about what that means to you. How can we find Dolly in these wines?"
Parton graciously responded, "You’ll find me in the joy of it. You’ll find me in the happiness of it. You’ll find me in the elements of it, in the notes, so to speak. But actually, you know as well as I do that music and spirits go together."
When the interviewer inquired about dishes she would pair with her wines, specifically asking, "These wines are coming at the perfect time for the Thanksgiving table. What dish would you pair with your Chardonnay?"
'I Will Always Love You' singer replied, "I just put all the wines out on the table, and then I put the food out. I’m one of those people who believes in the buffet style of serving food. I also do the buffet wine table. I think a lot of people like certain wines, and then they like certain foods. I don’t think it necessarily has to be like red wine has to go with beef and red meat. You can pair it up anywhere you want to."
