Dolly Parton is as fabulous as they come.
She’s had an unparalleled impact on today’s music landscape.
Parton is also inspiring as a person.
She knows her worth, and she won’t stand for anything less.
The same is true in her personal life.
Parton definitely isn’t roughing it.
She prefers to fly private
You won’t find Dolly Parton in TSA pre-check.
“When I do fly, we usually fly private jet.
“And in her defense, airports would become significantly more chaotic if she were roaming the terminals.
Parton, however, doesn’t fly too often because she doesn’t like to.
The iconic singer only travels by plane when it’s necessary.
While chartering a plane rather than owning is certainly the more economical option, it’s not cheap.
In 2014, for example, Parton traveled to Sydney and Glastonbury to perform.
Parton’s tour bus is quite luxurious.
The singer decorated the vehicle, and it’s both glamorous and spacious.
The singer has had many procedures to look her best, and they’re pricey.
As Parton has famously said, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!”
And cost it does.
But as Parton will warn, plastic surgery needs to be handled by the right people.
““You’ve just got to be very careful not to overdo it, ‘cause you never know.
Any time you go under the knife, you could come out looking not good.”
The risk has apparently been worth it to Parton.
“As far as my everyday clothes, I’m okay with buying off the rack …
I know I look like a material girl, but I’m really not,” Parton added.
Summers eventually found his way into production for Parton’s performances, and now he designs her stage clothes.
Part of that look is her iconic fake nails.
Parton’s nails certainly look good, but they also happen to sound good.
She ended up working this into the song she wrote and recorded for the movie.
“The song “9 to 5” earned Parton an Oscar nomination.
Dolly Parton is a big fan of Cadillacs
Dolly Parton doesn’t come from much.
The family was musical, though, and Parton had big dreams.
Parton likes cars, and she’s partial to a pricey brand Cadillac.
In fact, Parton’s first big purchase after making it big in music was a Cadillac.
If she is out in public, she’s wearing a wig.
But Parton is willing to spend money if it makes her feel good.
Today, Parton reportedly owns 50% of Dollywood.
Dollywood has provided a major fiscal boost to the area.
Parton doesn’t make it to Dollywood too often, but she’s always happy to be there.
For many years, one of the people on Parton’s staff was a cleaning person.
What’s more,Parton’s best friend, Judy Ogle, was brought on as her personal assistant.
“I wanted to think, dream, create, sing, write.
Judy was fascinated by that part of me.
I did the thinking and planning, and she played it out.
The music legend has always given back to her community and those in need.
“I think it’s important for everyone to do their share to help their fellow man.
This world is so crazy.
As for Parton’s charitable giving, she doesn’t follow a set plan.
“I just give from my heart.
I never know what I’m going to do or why I’m gonna do it.
I just see a need and if I can fill it, then I will,” she said.
