{"id":2328050,"date":"2026-03-14T15:33:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T15:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2328050"},"modified":"2026-03-14T15:33:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T15:33:37","slug":"dolly-parton-fans-are-crying-over-her-emotional-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dolly-parton-fans-are-crying-over-her-emotional-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Parton Fans Are Crying Over Her Emotional News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-dyle7y e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-rgwsqu e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-1kwqn25 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<p>Country music legend Dolly Parton announced a sentimental new venture.<\/p>\n<p>Dolly shared that the East Tennessee Children\u2019s Hospital would be named in her honor, now being called the Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Fans got emotional about Dolly\u2019s news and thanked her for her generosity on social media.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/g29861606\/photos-of-dolly-parton\/\" target=\"_self\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/entertainment\/g29861606\/photos-of-dolly-parton\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Dolly Parton\" data-node-id=\"0.0\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"0.0.0\">Dolly Parton<\/strong><\/a> is using her platform to give back in a way that has fans emotional.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Fans know the country legend has her hands in plenty of projects, whether it be music, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dollybeauty\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dollybeauty\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"beauty\" data-node-id=\"1.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">beauty<\/a>, or other ventures. But perhaps none is as sentimental as Dolly\u2019s latest career move, which she revealed in an emotional video posted <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVOT45TDlKr\/?e=d224b02a-9964-464b-8817-db9f14438983&amp;g=5\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DVOT45TDlKr\/?e=d224b02a-9964-464b-8817-db9f14438983&amp;g=5\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"on Instagram\" data-node-id=\"1.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">on Instagram<\/a> on February 26.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">As the clip showed the singer sitting in a wing-tipped chair at what appeared to be her home, Dolly announced that the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.etch.com\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"East Tennessee Children\u2019s Hospital\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">East Tennessee Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a> in Knoxville would <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/dolly-parton-childrens-hospital-east-tennessee-rcna260780\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/dolly-parton-childrens-hospital-east-tennessee-rcna260780\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"change its\" data-node-id=\"2.3\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">change its<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/dolly-parton-childrens-hospital-east-tennessee-rcna260780\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/health\/dolly-parton-childrens-hospital-east-tennessee-rcna260780\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"name\" data-node-id=\"2.4\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">name<\/a> in her honor. It\u2019s now called the Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-16\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cA new chapter begins,\u201d the caption read alongside the snippet. \u201cEast Tennessee Children\u2019s Hospital is proud to share we are becoming Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-18-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-18-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get More Scoop on Dolly Parton<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cInspired by Dolly\u2019s commitment to children, this transformation represents more than a name change; it\u2019s a promise,\u201d the note added. \u201cA promise to bring hope, healing, and world-class care to patients and families across our region. Together, we\u2019re building a future where every child has the chance to grow, thrive, and feel the comfort of compassionate care. The same dedicated team. The same trusted care. Now carrying a name that reflects the heart of our mission.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Given how Dolly\u2019s latest move offers a lot of love and hope, fans couldn\u2019t help but applaud her.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cIconic work by an iconic woman!\u201d one person wrote in the comments. \u201cSo much love, hope and grace. Thank you @dollyparton for pouring back into our community. \ud83e\udd8b,\u201d another agreed. \u201cBless you Dolly! A true angel on earth \u2764\ufe0f,\u201d a different follower added.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">And if you\u2019re wondering what the folks at the newly minted Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital think about this move, they\u2019re expressing their gratitude for it <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dollychildrens\/p\/DVg15MCjgkG\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dollychildrens\/p\/DVg15MCjgkG\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"on Instagram\" data-node-id=\"10.1\" class=\"body-link css-7v8mn9 emevuu60\">on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">\u201cThe love is pouring in, and our hearts are full! \ud83e\ude77,\u201d the caption read on March 5. \u201cFrom the first announcement, your support for Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital has been nothing short of amazing. We\u2019ve been reading every single one of your messages, stories, and cheers. We hear you, and we appreciate you! This change is about more than a name; it\u2019s about a shared commitment to the children of East Tennessee and beyond. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. \ud83e\udd8b\u2728.\u201d<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"instagram\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">How special is this?<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-20\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1ia9hn7 e94w1mj3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"carousel-container\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" role=\"region\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-labelledby=\"PP0-20-0\" class=\"css-1jke4yk ejxe6mr5\">\n<p><h2 id=\"PP0-20-0\" data-theme-key=\"carousel-hed\" class=\"css-4i2xvz ejxe6mr6\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-before\" class=\"css-1yxmhzw e68yk9k0\"\/>Get More TV + Pop Culture News<span aria-hidden=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"title-design-element-after\" class=\"css-0 e68yk9k1\"\/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.goodhousekeeping.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music legend Dolly Parton announced a sentimental new venture. Dolly shared that the East Tennessee Children\u2019s Hospital would be named in her honor, now being called the Dolly Parton Children\u2019s Hospital. Fans got emotional about Dolly\u2019s news and thanked her for her generosity on social media. 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