Dolly Parton addresses absence from IAAPA Hall of Fame event
Well, hey there. It’s Dolly and I sure wish I could be with you in person today, but you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while. And I’m truly sorry I can’t be there, but I sure wanted to take the chance to say thank you for this incredible honor. and to Jack and Peter. Hey, thank you for being my partners and my friends for more than 40 years. You’ve been a blessing to me and I love you dearly. You know, our partnership is truly special. I trust them and they trust me and they always listen when I come in with one of my big ideas and dreams. And somehow the amazing team at Dollywood finds a way to make those dreams come true. I still remember when I had the big idea for Dollywood. Now, I dreamed of a place right here in Smoky Mountains where my family could perform and where we could provide steady work for the good people in our community and where families could come and laugh and play and have fun and to make memories together. Now, when we opened the park in 1986, oh Lord, I was so nervous. I was as nervous as a kid waiting to see if anybody was going to show up at a birthday party. And I peeked out the window of my bus, saw all those cars lined up, and would you believe it, they’re still lining up today. Now, I’m sure that you know the theme park world is full of some of the most creative and kindhearted people that you’ll ever meet. and I’m just so grateful that you consider me worthy of this recognition. Being inducted to the IAPA Hall of Fame is a big incredible way to help celebrate Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season. They tell me that I’m only the second woman ever inducted on her own and just the fourth woman in Iapo’s 100year history. So, I suppose that makes this Hall of Fame induction even more special. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for this honor. For me and for everyone who makes Dollywood what it is. And all my friends and partners and all of you out there helping families make magic every day in your own parks and places. Remember that I will always love you and thank you
After missing out on the IAAPA Hall of Fame event, Dolly Parton took to Instagram to explain the reason for her absence. Watch the full video to hear what she said.
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