Dolly Parton: "Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter?"

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Dolly Parton Backs Black Lives Matter: “Do We Think Our Little White Asses Are the Only Ones That Matter?”

Dolly Parton has once again reminded us why we should all aspire to be more like Dolly Parton.

In a new Billboard cover story, the country legend shared her support for Black Lives Matter and the recent uprisings against police brutality and white supremacy. She also spoke candidly about her own mortality and the importance of drawing up a will.

On the topic of BLM, the 74-year-old proved that she’s definitely aligned with the times and fully onboard with the protests that have carried on since George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police. “I understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen,” said Parton. “And of course, Black lives matter. Do we think our little white asses are the only ones that matter? No!” The Queen of Nashville has officially spoken.

Parton also engaged in a discussion about how racist monuments and other antiquated Confederacy statues have been taken down in the last few months. The iconic artist actually did something similar in 2018, when she renamed her “Dixie Stampede” Civil War-themed attraction to “Dolly Parton’s Stampede”. Although she was clearly ahead of her time — The Dixie Chicks only changed their name this past June — Parton admitted that she was guilty of “innocent ignorance” back then.

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/08/dolly-parton-black-lives-matter-writing-will-interview/

Just adding this for your viewing pleasure:

[hlthe2b]

1. Always had the utmost respect for Dolly.

[NurseJackie]

3. I adore her too! Here's my favorite line of Dolly's in 9-to-5...

[hlthe2b]

6. that's cathartic...

[dingosatemyusername]

22. She is my favorite distant relative who is unaware of my existence

. NS, she is my mother's 4tj or 5th coisin

[LakeArenal]

2. Best thing I've seen all week.

Love it!!!!

[spanone]

4. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️K&R⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[malaise]

8. You know how much she's loved

[spanone]

10. Sure do. She is an International Treasure.

And a good, caring liberal.

[okaawhatever]

5. K & R. Dolly rocks! NT

[WhiteTara]

7. I love it that these guys have never heard of

any of these incredible performers and come away filled with respect.

[luvs2sing]

9. Seriously.

I spend hours watching their videos.

[FM123]

11. Yep.

I loved how they loved Janis Joplin's Piece of my Heart!

[CatWoman]

13. I've been watching a lot of their videos

it's amazing they were not aware of so many popular artists -- even artists well known in the AA community like Outkast.

However, I give them props for educating themselves and appreciating great music.

[FM123]

15. Yes!

[volstork]

23. I've been following them as well.

They are amazing young men-- so open to learning about new music (new to them, anyway)! I've really enjoyed their reaction videos.

[kcr]

38. They reminded me of what it was like to hear acts for the first time when I was their age

[whopis01]

12. I love Dolly Parton. n/t

[Docreed2003]

14. Dolly is a national treasure!

[CaptYossarian]

16. Wow.

First the Chicks and Lady A, and now this!

And I just found out about some guy named Steve Earle.

What is happening?

[Ampulae]

17. Dolly said

something to the effect, if god had wanted man to fly he'd have given us wings. Well look what he did give us; let us play with that. LOL.

[Miguelito Loveless]

18. This is why I favor Confederate statues

being replaced with Dolly statues.

[Ferrets are Cool]

19. I've always been ambililant about Ms Parton...

my RESPECT level just went up to 11!!

[crickets]

20. Dolly Parton is one of the most amazing people on the planet.

She's worked so hard all her life, and it shows in a stellar career and in all of her other endeavors, including the Imagination Library. She is so genuine and giving and I just love her to bits.

If you've never seen her appearances on Graham Norton (including the time he visited her at Dollywood) run over to YouTube and watch. It's hilarious.

I would love to grow up to be Dolly Parton - not the singing star or the movie star or the rich and famous Dolly, but the warm, honest, kind, and generous Dolly. She's the best.

[demmiblue]

43. Thanks, watching later!

[lunatica]

21. I love these guys!

I just want to hug them!

[Talitha]

24. She's the real deal. Always has been, always will be.

Love ya Dolly!

[iluvtennis]

25. Dolly Parton has always been suporter of civil rights. Love her. nt

[efhmc]

26. Love these guys. Watch their reaction to Evis' In the Ghetto.

Lots of comments about how little things have changed.

[AmyStrange]

32. My new heroes!

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Hearing that song in THAT context actually brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you.
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[efhmc]

44. Made me cry also.

[AllTooEasy]

27. and a resounding "Hell Yeah" came from her Southern White Country music fans

What answer do you expect the majority of country music fans to Honestly say?

[durablend]

31. Not to worry

They'll be burning her records and calling her the antichrist ASAP

[AmyStrange]

28. Dolly Parton ROCKS!

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and so do the Williams brothers.

They're my new heroes!!
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[paleotn]

29. One good thing from Sevier county.

[calimary]

30. I LOVE this!

"Jolene" hooked me on Dolly Parton, too. That was my first exposure to her music. The evening jock on the FM rocker that all the hip kids listened to (KMET-FM) played it one night. It's a great song! And as our two young hosts noted - it's one of those story-telling songs that's seriously compelling. And I loved how they were bobbing along to the rhythm - just like I did whenever I heard it (and I was bobbing along all over again, just now, right along with them, as this video played)!

Looks like these are two more dudes whom Dolly melted. That list just keeps on growing ever larger...

[crickets]

37. KMET! What a legendary radio station. Good times. nt

[calimary]

40. I think it was on "Obscene Steven Clean's" show one evening.

Kind of a strange night-time companion. He was always throwing unexpected little ditties on the turntable.

[demmiblue]

42. Lol... she tweeted about them:

Link to tweet

[calimary]

45. Pretty much, Ms Parton. Pretty much, Milady!

[Withywindle]

33. She's the real deal. n/t

[Mister Ed]

34. Madam, I salute you. n/t

[demmiblue]

35. ...

[oasis]

36. I dig where Dolly's coming from. She's helping to Wake Up America.

[Goodheart]

39. America's Sweetheart

I love her to death.

[Tarheel_Dem]

41. I love good music no matter the genre, and it sounds like these guys are equally open. They are....

absolutely right about Dolly's story telling abilities. Being a black preacher's kid, and growing up in a strict pentecostal environment, we were only permitted to listen to gospel music (as far as my Dad knew). It was really funny, but as soon as he left the house in the morning, my mother would switch over to the local country music station hoping to hear some Patsy Cline before my Dad came back. She loved Patsy Cline's music. I can just picture my Dad's face if he had walked in and heard Patsy singing..."I go out walking after midnight".

I'm proud of these young men for being open to new experiences, and not being music snobs.

[flibbitygiblets]

46. Could these guys be any more adorable?

Their reaction to Janis Joplin's "Piece of my heart" and Phil Collins' "In the air tonight" were worth watching too.

[VA_Jill]

47. I love Dolly!

I lived in the county next door for 35 years and we all love her. She isn't overburdened with filters. She just says it out loud.