09/25/2026
There are some moments in life that you know you’ll carry with you forever… and this is one of them.🤍
I had the absolute DREAM of bringing Little Dolly Parton to life at Dollywood in Coat of Many Colors. For 6 seasons, I had the honor of having Dolly as my Dreamer in Chief, and for 2 of those seasons, I got to step into her shoes as Little Dolly. I still have to pinch myself when I think about it! 🥹💕
Dolly has always been so much more than a musician to me. She has shown the world what it looks like to dream BIG, stay true to yourself, give back, and use the gifts you’ve been given to make a difference. Her love for children, books, and literacy through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has inspired so many little readers and dreamers, including me.
Looking back, I can see how much of that experience became a part of who I am today. My love for children, books, music, and storytelling has continued to grow, and it’s a huge part of why I created my Starts With a Story initiative. I hope to share that same love of reading, imagination, and BIG dreams with the next generation.💗
Playing Little Dolly was never just a role. It became a little piece of my story. From the page to the stage, I learned that every story starts somewhere… and sometimes the smallest dream can turn into something you never could have imagined.
Today, on 9/25 — Dolly Day — I’m celebrating the woman who has inspired generations to dream, believe, give back, and never stop being yourself.
Thank you, Dolly, for letting me be a tiny part of your story.
What a dream it was… and what a dream it still is. 🤍🎀