Country Music Hall Of Fame To Open New Exhibit Honoring Dolly Parton
on Apr 09, 2025
A Tribute To Dolly Parton’s Resilience, Creativity, And Legacy—Opening May 2025
A new Dolly Parton exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker, is coming to Nashville, Tennessee. The exhibit will be opening on May 20, 2025, and run through September 30, 2026.
According to the Country Music Hall Of Fame, the museum exhibit will focus on telling the story of the highs and lows of Parton’s incredible life.
“This exhibition focuses on turning points in Parton’s life and career through the decades, where she overcame obstacles and ignored naysayers to become one of the most beloved and widely recognized celebrities across the world.”
The “9 to 5” singer shared her own thoughts on the exciting new museum.
“Being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame was one of the greatest moments of my life, and being able to have a personal exhibit for the fans that put me there is a very big deal to me. This seeker is very proud and honored, and I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you.”
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Kyle Young, the chief executive officer of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, shared his thoughts on the exhibit.
“After accomplishing enough for three lifetimes, Dolly Parton continues astounding and amazing us with her boundless talent, vivacious wit and tremendous generosity. Like all great artists, Parton has demonstrated consistently that she can transform adversity and setbacks into works of stunning beauty and insight into the human condition.”
What To Expect At The Dolly Parton Exhibit?
The Exhibit will feature many of the artist’s most iconic memorabilia.
- The official first handwritten lyrics to “Jolene.”
- The custom banjo from her “Halos & Horns Tour” in 2002. The banjo features a white metallic finish and rhinestones.
- The Sony portable cassette tape that Parton used when she recorded “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” and “The Seeker.”
- An outfit she wore in the 1980 Hollywood film “9 to 5.”
- Dolly Partons Kennedy Center Honors medallion that she received in 2006.
- Some of her most iconic outfits! Including “A Steve Summers-designed metallic dress, with mesh fabric, spikes, and beaded fringe, was worn by Parton in photos promoting her singles “World on Fire” and “We are the Champions/We Will Rock You,” from her 2023 album, Rockstar.”
You can get tickets now on the official website.
