Country music legend Dolly Parton, 77, recently revealed she\u2019s retiring from touring but remains committed to creating music. In an interview, she stated, \u201cI have no intention of going on a full-blown tour anymore.\u201d Despite her decision, Parton plans occasional special shows and festivals. The iconic singer, who rose from poverty in the Appalachian Mountains, emphasizes her focus on spending quality time with her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, after 50 years of marriage.<\/p>\n
Parton shares insights into her life, revealing how she met Dean outside a laundromat in 1964. The couple married in 1966, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016, and recently renewed their vows. Parton expresses the importance of staying close to home as they age.<\/p>\n
She also discloses her venture into rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, inspired by her husband\u2019s musical taste, and discusses her NBC special, \u201cDolly Parton\u2019s Mountain Magic holiday.\u201d Additionally, Parton collaborates with Reese Witherspoon on the film \u201cRun, Rose, Run,\u201d adapted from her novel co-written with James Patterson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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