Raleigh County, WV (WOAY) – Staying humble in the midst of immense success is perhaps the ultimate test of fame, and Dolly Parton was, and is, beyond famous. She is an American icon if there ever was one.
Yet through it all, she never lost touch with her humble beginnings as she became one of the most recognizable individuals and voices in the world.
All the while, she maintained that kind, generous, and childlike spirit who could express the human condition in such a recognizable and honest way that it captivated the whole world.
In a world currently full of division, Dolly Parton was a unifier.
With a message of compassion and humility, she was able to bridge divides and remind the world of that universal message embodied in the “Golden Rule”.
