Stella Parton is mad. And disappointed. She contends that country singers - she did not specify which ones - failed to send condolences after her beloved sister Dolly Parton died last month at age 80. In an appearance on CBS Mornings on Thursday, September 10, Parton said that "I haven't had one condolence from anyone — anybody that I know, entertainers that I know, Nobody. Not one." She added, "I'm assuming it might be because of my political, you know, activism on social media. I don't know."
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When asked by interviewer Gayle King if she and Dolly had similar political leanings, Stella Parton demurred. "I will not talk about that. You think you're so clever, don't you?"
Dolly Parton Stayed Apolitical
Per Page Six, "Stella, notably, tweeted a rant opposing President Donald Trump days before Dolly lost her cancer battle." However, the "Jolene" singer herself remained above the political fray. In fact, Dolly Parton turned down the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom twice. First, her husband was sick, then COVID disrupted everything. And what if it had been offered to Parton a third time? She told TODAY, "Now I feel like if I did take it, I'll be doing politics, so I'm not sure."
Seven years ago, the singer shared this with Dolly Parton's America. "I have too many fans on both sides of the fence. Of course, I have my opinion, but I learned years ago to keep my mouth shut about things."
There Have Been Countless Tributes to the Iconic Singer
Although Stella Parton may feel that some in the country music genre could have done more, there have been numerous heartfelt tributes to Dolly Parton. A star-studded concert at the Grand Ole Opry days after she died was a sold-out smash. President Donald Trump ordered flags flown at half-staff for a whole week.
Many country music stars incorporated Dolly Parton's songs in their concerts right after she passed. Carrie Underwood performed her wistful track, "See You Again," in Massachusetts in honor of Parton. There is no doubt that she is missed, loved, and respected always. So even if people did not actually send condolences, they showed their high regard for Dolly Parton in other ways.
