What is Dolly Parton currently doing in 2009?

Answer 1

Dolly wrote all the music for a Broadway production of 9 to 5. The musical opened on April 30, 2009 at the Marriot Marquis in NYC. She also released a children's book titled I Am A Rainbow. She also is the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and she wrote and recorded several songs for a CD entitled Shakonohey. All the proceeds of the CD go to the park. The music from the CD is also being used in a musical at Dollywood under the same name. She has made several appearances at Dollywood throughout the year. She recorded her song I Will Always Love You with one of the actresses in 9 to 5 the musical: Stephanie J Block. She also recorded a song from the musical with the cast called Change It. The 9 to 5 cast album was released on her record label: Dolly Records. She also has recorded a new duet with Kenny Rogers for his latest album, but the release date has not been set yet. She was nominated for a Tony award for Best Score and performed 9 to 5 with the cast of the musical on the Tony Award Show. Her official website Dollypartonmusic.net is now up and running. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and she gave a speech to the graduating class and sang a few songs. Also her latest CD Backwoods Barbie: The Collector's Edition was released at Cracker Barrel along with a tour book and pink rocking chairs. The CD includes three bonus tracks written just for the Cracker Barrel release. She also released a music video for her latest single Backwoods Barbie. She's also been recording songs for a children's movie entitled First Dog. She has also been on several Talk Shows and done many many interviews. She is definitely a busy lady!!!!