Iconic country music legend Dolly Parton reveals her tenacity in defying those who try to dictate her choices.
She revealed, during a candid interview, how her grandfather and father “scolded” and “whipped” her for the kind of clothes she chose to wear.
Parton stated that despite being rejected, she was “willing” to pay the price and endure the pain to live her authentic life.
Dolly Parton ‘Scolded’ & ‘Whipped’ For Her Style
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In a recent interview with guardian, Dolly Parton talks about her determination to stand up to anyone who tries to dictate her choices, including her clothes.
Parton admitted that her father and preacher grandfather, the Reverend Jake Owens, disapproved of her fashion sense and even used physical discipline over her clothing. However, despite the pain it caused, Parton stated that she was “willing to pay for it.”
The 77-year-old admitted his sensitivity, saying, “I don’t like being disciplined – it hurts my feelings to be scolded or whipped or whatever. But sometimes only a part of you is willing, if you want something bad enough, to do it.”
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When talking about her unique fashion sense, Parton said, “I’ve been around for so long, I’ve worn some of the weirdest things – my hairstyle has always been so out there. When you think you look good, then you look back at it, like, what was I thinking?”
Parton also revealed that her signature style was inspired by the local “urban bums” she admired as a child. “She was very vibrant with bright red lipstick, long red nails, high-heeled shoes with little plastic goldfish on the heels, short skirts, and low-cut tops. I just thought she was beautiful,” Parton recalled.
He vows to be like her when he grows up, despite others criticizing the woman as “nothing but trash.”
Dolly Parton Shares Her Mother’s Advice To Be True To ‘Yourself’
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Parton revealed that she faced resistance from family and record label executives who wanted her to change her appearance. For this, the “Jolene” singer emphasizes her commitment to being authentic.
“I’ve always been true to myself,” Parton stated, recalling important advice from her mother. “That’s what my mother always said: be true to yourself. I put a lot of stock in it. Everything I do, whether it’s my personality, the way I conduct myself and my business, or whatever, if I do it my way, according to what I understand and believe, there is strength in it. You can think, ‘I can live with this, I can live with this.’”
Although she admits that people’s opinions are important to her, she never cares to compromise who she really is.
Dolly Parton Faces Bias In Her Career
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Parton, whose empire is worth more than £400 million, admits Caretaker that she faced gender-based bias in her career, where her looks initially overshadowed her talent.
“It probably took me years longer to be taken seriously,” he said. “I’m not willing to change it, and I think if I have the talent, it will show up sooner or later.”
Parton also addressed sexism in the industry, asserting her ability to navigate a male-dominated environment and put a man “in his place” when needed.
When asked if she’s ever been harassed, the “Coat of Many Colors” singer replied, “Oh, I have, but I’ve always known how to put a man in his place without making him feel bad. If sometimes that doesn’t work, I’m strong too as a slave – I know how to reject you and stay away from you.”
He has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with approximately 3,000 songs written and over 100 million records sold worldwide.
Dolly Parton Says She’d Rather Die Than Retire
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With six decades in the music industry, Parton declared in July during an interview on Greatest Hits Radio that he would rather die than retire. “I’m not going to retire,” he said. “I hope I die in the middle of a song on stage one day – and hopefully a song I’ve written – but that’s the way I hope to go.”
“I don’t have much of a choice in that but in the meantime, I’ll make hay while the sun shines,” Parton added.
He emphasized his determination to continue performing despite his reduced work schedule. Parton explained that while she won’t be touring extensively anymore, she does occasionally take part in certain shows, long weekends or festivals.
“But as far as touring goes, I think those days are a bit behind me… you have to go so long on tour to make it productive and prosperous, and that’s a lot of time at my age – I don’t get years to waste,” he said.
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