Dolly Parton Archive — Page 1 of 1

Dolly Parton and a red-haired woman smile beside broadcast microphones in a Seacrest Studios room; the “Seacrest Studios” sign is visible behind them.
August 26, 2026

Vanderbilt Health mourns passing of global icon Dolly Parton

Legendary songwriter, singer, actress, author and businesswoman, Parton will be remembered for her lasting impact on the lives of millions through her support of everything from pediatric cancer care to infectious disease research at Vanderbilt Health.

By Rebecca Warren
(courtesy of Butterfly Records)
January 16, 2026

Dolly Parton honors milestone birthday by giving back to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Proceeds from release of new rendition of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” to benefit Monroe Carell.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Woman in a teal formal outfit poses with a black service dog on a pink carpet beside pink and gold balloon arrangements. A backdrop displays logos for Paramount+, CBS, Dog Entertainment, Gunpowder & Sky, and Polly Parkton’s Pet Gala.
February 16, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s facility dog Squid to appear on “Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala,” airing Feb. 21

Dolly Parton and longtime friend, Naji Abumrad, MD. (photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton)
June 15, 2022

Dolly Parton donates $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help in the fight against serious infectious diseases such as coronavirus that have worldwide ramifications.

By Craig Boerner
A large mural shows a masked healthcare worker standing on a theater stage between red curtains, applauded by colorful performers and entertainers on both sides. A small painted signature and date appear in the lower-left corner.
May 6, 2021

‘Standing Ovation’ mural unveiled in honor of National Nurses Week

The mural inside Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital depicts several Nashville music legends giving a standing ovation to a health care worker in honor of National Nurses Week.

By Emily Stembridge
Country music icon Dolly Parton received her COVID-19 vaccination at Vanderbilt Health Tuesday, March2, from Naji Abumrad, MD, and urged everyone not to hesitate to get their vaccine when they become eligible to receive it.
March 3, 2021

A shot in the arm

Country music icon Dolly Parton received her COVID-19 vaccination at Vanderbilt Health Tuesday from Naji Abumrad, MD, and urged everyone not to hesitate to get their vaccine when they become eligible to receive it.

By Vanderbilt Health News