Dolly Parton's America

Tennessee Mountain Trance

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Oct 29, 2019
Jad and Shima delve into the Dollyverse dimension, exploring questions about country music, authenticity, nostalgia, and belonging. They visit Dollywood and meet Wandee Pryor, a girl who lived in a Dolly dreamworld. They also learn about Esther Konkara, the 'Kenyan Dolly Parton,' who sings 'Tennessee Mountain Home' as an ode to the hills of Nairobi. With an irresistible offer from Dolly's nephew, they embark on a journey to Dolly's real home. Along the way, they encounter the 'chakana hay' phenomenon and have a significant moment at a gate, deepening their understanding of the 'Dolly verse'.
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ANECDOTE

Dolly's Earliest Music Memory

  • Dolly Parton's earliest music memories involve her mother singing old ballads and gospel harmonies.
  • Their family had a battery radio to listen to Grand Ole Opry, showcasing their love for music despite limited resources.
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Dolly's Childhood Injury

  • As a child, Dolly Parton jumped over a fence, landed on a broken mason jar, and severely injured her toes.
  • Her mother and brothers had to hold her down while her mother stitched her toes back together with a sewing needle.
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Wandee's Dolly Obsession

  • Wandee Pryor, obsessed with Dolly Parton after watching a VHS tape, exclusively wore "prairie dresses" for three years.
  • Her mother, distressed by this, threw away the shoes because Wandee wouldn't get rid of them.
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