Dolly Parton talks about her country album 'Those Were the Days' and her collaboration with Queen Latifah in 'Joyful Noise.' Trevor Noah joins Dolly and author James Peterson to discuss their co-authored book 'Run, Rose, Run' and the impact of Dolly Parton's legacy.
Dolly Parton expresses her love for people, non-political approach to music, and desire to collaborate with Beyoncé on covering her song 'Jolene'.
Dolly Parton and James Paterson discuss their collaboration on a novel about the country music industry, highlighting the struggles, writing process, and Parton's passion for literacy.
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Dolly Parton discusses her music and career
Dolly Parton, a legendary country singer, talks about her long career in the music industry, her love for people, and her non-political approach to music. She emphasizes her patriotism and shares her reasons for creating an album of 60s and 70s songs, collaborating with other artists such as Judy Collins and Cat Stevens. Parton also expresses her desire for Beyoncé to cover her song 'Jolene'.
Dolly Parton and James Paterson on their collaboration
Dolly Parton and James Paterson discuss their collaboration on a novel about the country music industry, highlighting the struggles and stories behind the scenes. They explore the process of writing together and how they merged their unique perspectives and talents. Parton shares her passion for literacy and her creation of the Imagination Library, while Paterson commends her philanthropy.
Dolly Parton's philanthropy and impact
Dolly Parton reveals her motivation for philanthropy, inspired by her father's inability to read. She explains the origins of her Imagination Library, providing books for children, and addresses misconceptions about the books chosen. Parton reflects on her desire to help others and her support for COVID-19 research. James Paterson commends Parton's empathy and intelligence.
Happy Birthday Miss Dolly! Jon Stewart sits with the famous country singer to discuss the making of her country album "Those Were the Days" and what it was like working alongside Queen Latifah for the movie "Joyful Noise." Plus, Trevor Noah sits with Dolly and author, James Peterson, to share their journey co-authoring their book "Run, Rose, Run," and the power of Dolly Parton's legacy across generations.