Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Country music legend Dolly Parton sat down with CBS News' Anthony Mason on July 11, 2024, to talk about how “everything in life is a journey” and how she encapsulated her life's work at a Dollywood exhibit.

0:00 The Dolly Parton Experience
1:09 Early days of stardom, believing in her talent
4:28 Songwriting
5:43 Beyonce's rendition of "Jolene"
6:31 Songwriting process
10:23 Going to Nashville to become a star
13:32 Looking back on her life
14:57 Porter Wagoner era
19:32 Wanting Elvis Presley to sing "I Was Always Love You"
22:21 Reflecting on her legacy
24:00 Tour of The Dolly Parton Experience

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