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<\/a> <\/div>\nJennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Dolly Parton is a country singer and songwriter, first and foremost. She began her solo career in 1974 and has released some of country music\u2019s most memorable songs, including \u201cJolene\u201d and \u201cI Will Always Love You.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond music, Dolly Parton has acted in popular films like\u00a09 to 5<\/em> and\u00a0Steel Magnolias.\u00a0<\/em>She\u2019s a savvy businesswoman and co-owner of the Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.<\/p>\n The singer is also a noted philanthropist. She\u2019s donated over 200 million books worldwide to children through the Imagination Library.<\/p>\n She\u2019s also branched out into an endless amount of side hustles<\/a>. In her latest move, Dolly Parton is opening a new hotel in downtown Nashville next year. See inside the soon-to-be iconic hotspot.<\/p>\n After a lot of begging from fans, Dolly Parton released an album of rock covers in 2023. But in an unusual move, she didn\u2019t tour to promote\u00a0Rockstar<\/em>. She said at the time that she no longer toured<\/a> because she didn\u2019t want to leave her husband, Carl Dean. Dolly Parton recently released a collaboration<\/a> with one of the most popular bands from the 1980s.<\/p>\n He sadly passed away earlier this year. In a surprising move, Dolly Parton announced earlier this week that she was going on the road again. Her last tour was the Pure & Simple Tour in 2016.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton takes over Las Vegas in December for a short residency. Tickets sold out in less than an hour. She has six shows scheduled on December 4, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 13. More could be added as fan demand is high. But remember, Dolly Parton is 78, so a long tour might be too much for her.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton is intent on leaving a lasting legacy for her fans. She revealed a few years ago that there\u2019s a secret song hidden<\/a> at Dollywood, the Tennessee theme park that bears her name.<\/p>\n Now the iconic performer is ready to revitalize downtown Nashville with a new hotel. The Songteller Hotel takes over a 12-story office space in the heart of the city. According to local news<\/a>, it will have 245 guest rooms, including themed suites. The hotel will also have\u00a0three<\/em> music venues.\u00a0 The Listening Lobby, a live music venue called Parton\u2019s Live and a bar rightfully named Jolene\u2019s.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the entire 3rd floor with be dedicated to the singer\u2019s decades in the entertainment industry. She teased last month<\/a> at an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame that she was keeping some items to display in the new hotel. The hotel, is of course decked out in sparkles and heavy on the pink.<\/p>\n Dolly Parton\u2019s new hotel, the SongTeller, is set to open in Nashville in Spring 2026. https:\/\/t.co\/sRcTZKslJ1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jzLXSVX2q9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\nDolly Parton Resumes Touring After Husband\u2019s Death<\/h3>\n
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See Inside Her New Nashville Hotel<\/h3>\n
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