Music From Childhood Pain

Stella Parton Reveals How Dolly Transformed Childhood Wounds Into Legendary Music

Dolly Parton's music touched millions of people throughout her career, but her sister Stella Parton revealed that there was something deeply personal behind the way the country icon chose to use her gift. Following her death at 80, Stella reflected on their shared childhood experiences and the "deep wounds" that remained with them into adulthood. She said that Dolly used her music to reach people who knew what it felt like to be hurt, overlooked, or made to feel insignificant. Stella added that Doll's ability to turn these experiences into something positive was a significant part of her legacy.