Like the hero of one of her favorite children’s books — The Little Engine That Could — Dolly Parton can. Can what? You name it. The singer-songwriter, actor, public health hero, philanthropist, theme park entrepreneur, inspiration to millions and all-around good person will turn 77 on Jan. 19. The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation is […]
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Photos: American icon Dolly Parton plays Cedar Rapids
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Tuesday, July 19, country music legend Dolly Parton brought her 60-city tour in support of her upcoming album Pure & Simple With Dolly’s Biggest Hits (out Aug. 19) to a packed U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The revue (which spanned two and a half hours) was a very polished (and glittery) survey of […]
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Hello Dolly! Dolly Parton, Queen of Country, set to shine at U.S. Cellular Center
Nashville superstar Dolly Parton will grace the stage of the U.S. Cellular Center on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids as part of her Pure & Simple Tour. Tickets for tomorrow’s show are still available and range from $49-$125. In addition to being my mom’s favorite celebrity, Dolly has won eight Grammy […]
