[Opinion] Why Dolly Parton Turned Down ‘The Voice’ & ‘American Idol’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Why Dolly Parton Turned Down ‘The Voice’ & ‘American Idol’ | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Dolly Parton is an icon, and fans would love to hear her opinions, support and critiques on a singing competition TV show like American Idol or The Voice. However, the 79-year-old legend revealed she wouldn’t be a full time participant on either of those shows. She did guest mentor on both for short stints in the past. Now, she’s explaining why. Keep reading to find out more… “I’ve been asked to do that a lot of times,” she told E! News. “It’s t…

Dolly Parton reveals why she would find it 'too hard' to be a judge on reality TV

Dolly Parton has revealed why she would find it "too hard" to be a judge on reality TV.

Why Dolly Parton Told 'The Voice' & 'American Idol' to Kick Rocks

Dolly Parton is a living legend. A beacon of fabulousness. A glittery rhinestone tornado of talent, style, and sass. And let’s be real, every single

State budget shuts out funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Washington

OLYMPIA — The final 2025–2027 operating budget for Washington State was released on April 26, 2025, with the legislative session officially concluding on Sunday, April 27. Despite earlier commitments made from the state in 2022, funding to expand the Imagination…