MeTV will honor the life and legacy of Dolly Parton with special programming celebrating the incomparable entertainer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist.

On Sunday, August 30, join MeTV as we remember Dolly starting at 5P | 4C.

5P | 4C: Dolly Parton: Big Hair, Bigger Heart (2024) — In this biographical documentary film about the life, career and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country Music’s rise to fame from humble beginnings is explored. Beloved for her larger-than-life positive attitude, iconic style and charitable endeavors, Parton would carve out her own identity as a singer, composer, actress, and entrepreneur, leaving a rich legacy that touched the lives of fans and admirers around the world.

6P | 5C: Collector's Call - "Meet Harrell Gabehart: Dolly Parton" (2020) — You might say Patric Parkey & Harrell Gabehart are big fans of Dolly Parton. Their house is filled with every kind of Dolly Parton memorabilia imaginable including the bedroom furniture from her personal Dollywood suite, clothing and shoes she's worn, her banjo and even an autographed court sketch of the country queen when she was sued for copyright infringement in the 80's. Certified appraiser, Judy Martin will give an estimate as to how much the Dolly collection is worth. Then, she'll attempt to make a trade with our collectors -- a Dolly item for a Dolly item, but you won't believe the special surprise Judy has in store for them, none other than a special message directly from Dolly!

Born on January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, TN, Dolly Parton built an extraordinary six-decade career as one of the world’s most beloved and celebrated entertainers. Known as the “Queen of Country,” she sold more than 100 million records worldwide and became one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.

A prolific songwriter, Parton composed more than 3,000 songs, including such enduring classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene” and “9 to 5.” Beyond music, Parton enjoyed a celebrated acting career, starring in such films as 9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and Steel Magnolias (1989). She was equally admired for her philanthropy, particularly her longtime commitment to childhood literacy through the Dollywood Foundation’s Imagination Library program.