Dolly Parton: A Lifetime of Faith, Family, and Music

Dolly Parton shares her journey of faith, family, and music on 'America Reports,' highlighting the new interactive museum at Dollywood theme park and her upcoming album and musical.

Country music legend Dolly Parton has unveiled an exciting new attraction at her Dollywood theme park this Memorial Day weekend that takes visitors on a journey through her life. "The Dolly Parton Experience," a new interactive museum in Tennessee, opened Friday. It showcases the most memorable moments in the musical icon's career and life and her legendary wardrobe.

In an interview on "America Reports," Parton candidly discussed her faith, family, and music. She expressed her belief in the power of faith and gratitude for the people who have supported her throughout her career.

"When a thing is meant to be, you're going to have a lot of help along the way that you might not even know or understand how it's happening," she said. "But that's what I say, going back to my faith base and my spiritual life."

Parton also expressed her gratitude to the troops who have fought for the United States. "I just think we have to kind of pay more attention to the good," she said.

Parton's positive spirit shone through as she emphasized the importance of hope and kindness in the world. "There's still a whole lot of good and some of the good people can do is to try to find all the good and all the things that they can do to help lift people up instead of tearing them down," she said.

She encouraged others to focus on the good and avoid getting too caught up in material things. "By keeping my faith and having something to believe in, greater than myself and greater than all the craziness going on around me, that's how I kind of get through it," she said.

Parton is set to release a new album and an original musical about her life. She explained that these projects delve into her musical heritage and the influences that have shaped her as an artist.

The interactive museum at Dollywood provides an immersive experience for visitors, showcasing Parton's journey from her humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to the heights of stardom. Parton's remarkable career, marked by countless awards, hit songs, and iconic performances, is celebrated throughout the exhibit.

Visitors to "The Dolly Parton Experience" can interact with life-sized figures of Parton, view her handwritten notes and original sheet music, and experience the evolution of her style through a display of her famous costumes. The museum also features a theater where Parton's music videos and other archival footage are screened.

Parton expressed her excitement about sharing her life with visitors through this interactive museum. "I've been going so fast, I think I've met myself coming back," she said. "That's kind of what we're experiencing here with the Dolly Experience."

The opening of "The Dolly Parton Experience" marks a new milestone in the legacy of this beloved entertainer. It offers fans and visitors alike a unique opportunity to celebrate Parton's extraordinary life and music, while also gaining insights into her personal journey.