If you could change one thing about the country music industry, what would you change?I would say, "Get Dolly Parton back on the radio! Get me back on mainstream! Stop this attitude that older people ain't any good anymore!" We're as good as we ever were, if we ever were any good. [laughs] But I can't complain, because I've had 30 years of success and have won every award that there is to be had. But still, it's as new to me as it was when I first started and just as important. So I wish they would treat some of the great artists with the respect that a lot of them deserve.
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Charles Bradyat 3-14-2008
Dolly is right. The one thing I really like about what Bill Gaither has done in Southern Gospel Music is to honor those artist that have paved the way for the younger ones and yet they sound as good today as they did 30 years ago. ( Like Dolly even better today!!)
Maybe Dolly could pull a Gaither and get a bunch of the greats together and some of those awesome talents like herself & Reba & George & Loretta and so many others. Dolly you'd make an awesome host for something like that and as much as I love Southern Gospel Music and Bill Gaither you are 100 times prettier than Bill is!!!! LOL!!
Keep singing til the cows come home! Dolly We love You!!
Charles Brady-Editor
www.unitedgospel.com
Rich Blackmoreat 3-16-2008
I totally agree with Dolly. I am a broadcaster with 35+ years in the biz and I have been saying for many years that there needs to be a Billboard chart added for "ADULT COUNTRY" and radio stations need to program this format specifically geared towards the older country music listener. For those interested, I'm seeking those who want to invest in launching this format via satellite. Nashville's problem is that it has become such good bed fellows with consultants and the like that the whole emphasis is on selling music to the younger demos and virtually ignoring the older demos. Hence, great artists like Dolly don't get much airplay on mainstream country radio. Nashville and radio are really missing out in my opinion. The older country artists continue to record new material and tour and sell like hotcakes despite the cold shoulder they get from country radio. It's high time for radio to wake up and embrace the alternative format of "ADULT COUNTRY". (Not to be confused with the "CLASSIC COUNTRY" format which usually only features the old recordings of the older artists.) Most of the older artists continue to record NEW material so there is plenty of material to program and the listener base is undeniable. Anyone reading this that agrees with me-- (you too Dolly-- and you too Willie!) write me and let's see if we can make it happen.
Sincerely,RB
arbee49735@yahoo.com
WANDAat 2-15-2009
IS DOLLY HERSELF GOING TO READ ANY OF THESE COMMENTS? IF SHE IS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP BC I WOULD PERSONALLY LIKE TO WRITE HER AN E-MAIL ABOUT MEETING HER, PORTER, SPECK, & WILLADEEN'S SON IN MY HOMETOWN ON MAY 20, 1971 & VISITING HER PARENTS' & HER GRANDFATHER JAKE'S HOMES ON JUNE 30, 1969 & SPENT SEVERAL HRS. WITH THEM & ATE SUPPER & PLAYED WITH FLOYD & RACHEL! THANKS! WANDA
madisonat 3-17-2008
I love you DOLLY !Your music is the best.My whole family loves your music.And I saw you on HANNAH MONTANA!And I am a huge COUNTRY FAN!I'm country just like you.
Emily Nilssonat 3-17-2008
I would agree with Blond Star Dolly.She should be on the radio with the amazing voice of hers.Get her back on mainstream.
devenat 3-17-2008
how is she related to hannah montana
Thoroughmansat 7-05-2009
I know it is a year later when you wrote this so you probably know the answer. But, in case you don't know, well then, Dolly Parton is the godmother to Miley Cyrus also known as Hannah Montana on Disney's Hannah Montana show.
bayleeat 3-17-2008
Im really related to Dolly Parton so I say put some of Dolly back on the radio she is so so so so so good
mikelat 3-18-2008
Mrs .Dolly I luv Ur music,Ru related 2 Hannah Montana Or r u just really good friends.R u comin back out wit that good music if u do hopefully i see u in Concert
U roc!
RACHELat 3-18-2008
HEYDolly Parton . I LOVE ARE SONG. I LIVE AND FLA IS SO HOT HERE MY TITTS IS BIG LIKE YOU 44DD YOU NEED COME TO FLA ONE DAY WE LOVE YOU
Bettyat 3-19-2008
The whole world loves you Dolly, including me! I love your honesty, your wit, and you are just down right wonderful. Come on boys, are you crazy... let's get Dolly back in the mainstream where she belongs along with those who helped pave the road for these newbies coming on.
joeat 3-22-2008
The state of country music and country radio today is a sham. On the whole it is not country music. I listen to independent radio staions here in Cincinnati. They do play the new music by stars such as Loretta and Dolly. If you have not heard Loretts's Van Lear Rose cd yet give it a listen also. It is the real deal and you may see how the other music today pales in comparision. Go country!
Ronat 3-22-2008
Dolly,
Class "A", #1 to me and always will be. I worked for you for 12 years. What a pleasurable experience. You have me by 6 months. I always did like older women. You fogged up my glasses once when you put your hands on my face and brought yours oh, so close to mine. They are still fogged by the memory. Thank you for all the memories. Keep on keeping on.
Forever,
Ron
Darleneat 3-22-2008
Dolly I love you and all the older country music greats like Loretta,Garth,Trisha,Reba,Vince Gill,Tonya Tucker,Clint,George Strait,Barbara,Crystal Gayle just to mention a few if there was a tv station that played you all the time I would watch and record it when I couldn't watch it all the time. I loved Country when Country was Country not much of it is anymore I am a number one fan of yours and it would be a dream come true to meet you in person I have been to Dollywood numberous times when you were there but missed seeing you everytime maybe someday if not here on earth in Heaven please continue to sing for as long as you can because your voice personality and love for the music is truly a blessing to us all God Bless Darlene
Victoriaat 3-22-2008
Thank you Dolly ... thank you very much!
You are, and you have been, a great inspiration in my almost 62 year old life.
Many times, in what seemed a state of unbearable sadness ... one of your songs would play, one you sang or wrote, and music would come back into my life ... and save me ... once again, from myself.
Bless your big giant heart for all you have given, and the wonderful example you have set!
You are a true red, white, and blue ... united ... American legend!