Watch The Voice’s Reba McEntire Place Last in Chili Contest Judged by Boyfriend Rex Linn
Reba McEntire thought she was going to win the Hillbilly Chili Cookoff. After all, her boyfriend Rex Linn was one of the judges. However, she ended up placing last instead.
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Speaking with CBS (via Taste of Country), the fan-favorite judge on The Voice revealed that her chili wasn’t spicy enough for the judges. It was disappointing for McEntire who believed she was going to light up the judges with her chili recipe.
“Well, for some reason, I guess I left out all the spices,” McEntire said. “But man, I was dumping chili powder and hatch green chilis in there. And I thought, ‘Man, this is gonna do it.’ It was from a Texas recipe. I was so excited.”
Not even being Linn’s girlfriend saved McEntire from being last place. However, Linn did choose a hilarious way to let her know that she didn’t win. Linn ended up whispering the news into McEntire’s ear that she lost.
“Well, Rex was one of the judges, and he came and whispered it in my ear. He said, ‘I’m so sorry.’ [I said], ‘Are you gonna tell me who won?’ [He said,] ‘Well, it’s not you.’ So he handed me the trophy, and it was a chili pepper in the toilet. And so mine took a dump,” McEntire continued.
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn
McEntire and Linn first met in 1991. Both were filming the Kenny Rogers movie The Gambler Returns. However, it would be nearly 20 years before the two finally got together. Both McEntire and Linn started dating in 2020 after reconnecting.
“I asked Rex one time, I said, ‘I wonder why we didn’t get together earlier.’ He said, ‘Well, one thing, you were married before,’” McEntire explained. “He’s a lot of fun, lot of energy. I’ve kinda mellowed. He’s kinda calmed down. So I think we’ve met at the right time.”
McEntire said that Linn is one of her biggest supporters, always encouraging her to follow through on her dreams.
“He’s my biggest cheerleader,” she said to Good House Keeping. “He’s encouraged me the whole time and he even gives me ideas to make things better. His enthusiasm really does pep all of us up, and I appreciate him very much.”
However, when it comes to chili, Linn’s hands are tied. Maybe, he and McEntire can hit the kitchen and improve on her recipe.
The Voice star Reba McEntire’s massive salary revealed as execs plan to slash coaches’ paychecks during ‘budget cuts’
NBC higher-ups are reportedly freezing pay for all of its coaches on The Voice moving forward, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal.
Insiders have shared that Reba McEntire is getting a hefty salary, but talk of raises is cooling as the network faces mass budget reviews.
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Reba McEntire scored a $13 million payday to be a coach on The VoiceCredit: Getty
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But ‘there is no room for that figure to rise,’ and the new coaching panel has faced pay cutsCredit: Getty
The Voice has made major changes to its coach roster for Season 25, which premiered last month.
The new panel sees country duo Dan + Shay join returning judges Chance the Rapper, Reba, and John Legend.
However, a source has shared exclusively with The U.S. Sun that network heads are “tightening spending” without affecting show quality.
The singing competition show is reportedly still one of the biggest revenue generators for NBC, but the “talent budget” is being carefully scrutinized.
The secret move was spilled by an NBC contractor, who revealed that across the program teams, “there is a substantial trimming of costs and ways of looking at not increasing spending.”
‘PAYING LESS FOR TALENT’
The source revealed to The U.S. Sun that the wages for judges are at the top of the spending sheets.
While Reba is getting a big payout, that figure won’t be increasing, and it’s also less than coaches have gotten in the past.
The source claimed, “You can trim the budgets here and there but the reality is that the biggest fees come from the judges’ pay.
“Losing a couple of staff members saves you hundreds of thousands of dollars, but bringing in a freeze on pay raises and lesser deals for talent is a way to trim millions.”
“Reba is getting around $13 million a season and that is the higher end of the fee range for talent – and a very substantial sum.
“It’s understood there is no room for that figure to rise, so very quietly behind the scenes private talks are taking place with agents and talent about those deals.
“There are a few household names that would happily take a $8 million payday, which is the lower end of the earnings for stars,” the source said.
One production member said that former judges Niall Horan and Camilla Cabello earned the lower amount of around $8 million, while Adam Levine got over $14.5 million, “so there is room for the network to negotiate these large sums.”
“It is a very quiet situation where the clamp is coming down on these high salaries,” they added.
All this comes as The Voice has seen two of its biggest stars abruptly exit.
Blake Shelton shocked audiences in 2023 when he announced he was leaving the show early in the year – followed by his wife Gwen Stefani announcing her departure in December.
‘EVERYONE’S REPLACEABLE’
In an exclusive on-camera interview with The U.S. Sun at the 11th Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Awards in Beverly Hills, California, The Voice staff hairstylists Jerilynn and Darbie addressed the recent show shake-ups.
“Now with Reba back… I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with Blake gone, but I really love her,” she explained, referring to the country star.
“And then having Dan and Shay for the double chair, that’s a really cool new experience.”
“The show is constantly evolving,” Jerilynn confessed.
Addressing Blake and Adam Levine leaving the show, the Hollywood stylist stated, “We kept going. Everyone’s always replaceable.
“I mean, truly, it brings a new fresh feel to the show.”
‘ON-CAMERA CHEMISTRY’
Jerilynn also talked about Blake and Gwen’s on-camera chemistry when they were both on the show.
“People love Blake and Gwen together – I mean, who doesn’t?” Jerilynn asked.
She continued to share that the couple is “super cute to watch and it was really great to see their relationship kind of blossom on the show too.”
Gwen shared that she was leaving the show this time to work on new music.
But although Gwen has left The Voice, there may be a chance she could return, as she has an on-and-off history with the show.
This also comes as The Voice is reportedly in a “bitter battle” with America’s Got Talent for ratings.
Show executives hope the new cast will give The Voice the boost it needs to remain on top in ratings.
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Reba is getting ‘the higher end of the fee ranges for talent and a very substantial sum’Credit: Getty
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NBC is reportedly facing budget cuts and paying less for talent is a ‘way to trim millions’Credit: Getty
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Niall Horan [L] earned a lower amount of around $8 millionCredit: Getty
‘The Voice’ Coach Reba McEntire Shuts Down Rumors She “Scolded” Taylor Swift After the Super Bowl
Reba McEntire is setting the record straight after a news story and Twitter post claimed she confronted Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl. The rumors alleged by the post have no factual basis, but the misinformation has been gaining traction online. Reba took to Instagram to clear her name and warn fans not to fall for the lies spread by the outlet.
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. I did not say this. Taylor is a wonderful artist, strong role model and has done so much good for so many people and the music industry,” the “I’m a Survivor” singer wrote on Instagram.
The post by America Loves Liberty claimed that Reba scolded Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl after seeing her “making a mockery” of her National Anthem performance on February 11. Reba kicked off the Super Bowl Sunday broadcast with her outstanding performance, and the night ended with Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, winning the Super Bowl.
“Reba McIntire [sic] talks about how disappointed she was to look up at the big screen while performing The National Anthem, only to see Taylor Swift laughing and drinking and making a mockery of the event. ‘I let her have it afterward. She’s an entitled little brat,’” the false post reads.
Of course, loyal Reba fans know this isn’t something she would do, the damage was done nonetheless. Country music fans ran to the comments of Reba’s post to defend her and offer sympathy. “Anybody who has actually been a Reba fan for a minute now would KNOW Reba would never act like that. With gentle hands and the heart of a fighter….. She’s a survivor,”
“As soon as I saw this stupid story, I knew it was lies. @reba leads the industry with class, she would never do anything like this. People need to get a life” and “SET EM STRAIGHT, RED👏👏👏,” fans wrote. “They spelled your name McIntire. So made up story AND a lazy proofreader! 😂,” Reba’s Young Sheldon co-star, Melissa Peterman, chimed in.
The America Loves Liberty account responded to Reba’s post beneath their initial Twitter post. “Oh my. Reba McEntire herself responded to our nonsense. Thank you, Ma’am. We love your work. The article is as silly as the headline for a reason. It’s not supposed to be believable. Your fans were staunchly on your side long before this post,” the account owner posted. Whether or not they intended their post to be believable or not, Reba and her fans are clearly not pleased.
Take it from Reba: not everything on the internet is true, so watch out!
Dolly Parton denies she’s gay after years of speculation as she slams ‘gossips’ who claim her best friend is her secret girlfriend
Married Dolly Parton has denied she’s gay after being dogged by years of rumours that she is secretly dating her best friend, Judy Ogle.
In an interview with The Sun, the 73-year-old, who has been married to Carl Dean, 76, for five decades, Dolly said ‘all good publicity is good publicity’ but it’s not true.
She said: ‘So people say that, because you can’t really have a great relationship with a woman. I’m not gay but I have so many gay friends and I accept everybody for who they are.
Nothing to see here: Dolly Parton has denied she’s gay after years of speculation, as she slams gossips who claimed her best friend Judy Ogle is her secret girlfriend (pictured in 1980)
Her love: Dolly pictured with Carl in an unknown throwback shot they have been together for five decades (date unknown)
Dolly has been friends with Judy since they were kids, for 64 years in fact, and she regularly refers to her as her ‘girlfriend’ and says they are like ‘sisters.’
But she compares their closeness to Oprah Winfrey, 65, and her best friend, Gayle King, as they have also been falsely linked.
She said: ‘Well, people love to talk, people love to gossip. They’ve said that about Oprah but it’s not true.
Her best friend: Judy has been friends with Dolly for 64 years and she says there is nothing more to it than that, (pictured in 2009)
Dolly said: ‘People love to talk, but sometimes that’s your best publicity. I don’t care what they say as long as they don’t hurt other people I love’ (pictured on Feb 17 at 9 to 5 musical)
Adding: ‘People love to talk, but sometimes that’s your best publicity. I don’t care what they say as long as they don’t hurt other people I love.’
Dolly’s best one-liners
‘The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain’
‘It costs a lot of money to look this cheap’
‘I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde’
‘It’s a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I’d be a drag queen’
‘If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one’
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Dolly and her husband have always kept a low profile, and she says she loves that she’s a gay icon, but there’s nothing more to it than that.
The iconic singer previously spoke to USA Today about her husband, saying he isn’t a huge fan of her songs and has only seen her perform live a few times.
She said: ‘He’s not necessarily one of the biggest fans of my music. He’s proud of me and he loves that I love what I do but … It’s a touchy subject.
‘I’m like his little girl and he worries about that.
And talking about what makes their relationship work, Dolly gave some insights.
She said: ‘The fact that we like each other, we respect each other, we’ve always had a good time. He’s crazy and I’m crazy. We laugh a lot and I think that’s the healthiest and most precious part of our relationship.’
Private: Dolly and her husband have always kept a low profile, and she says she loves that she’s a gay icon, but there’s nothing more to it than that (pictured in 1981)
Talking about what makes her relationship work, Dolly said: ‘The fact that we like each other, we respect each other, we’ve always had a good time. He’s crazy and I’m crazy’ (pic: 2006)
Hello Dolly! Parton, 74, reveals she’s in talks to pose for Playboy more than 40 years after she graced its cover in a bunny suit
Dolly Parton revealed Saturday that she’s in talks with Playboy to pose for the iconic magazine to celebrate her 75th birthday.
The 74-year-old Jolene singer, who turns 75 in January, posed in a black bunny suit on the cover of Playboy in the October 1978 issue.
Speaking at the weekend on the Scott Mills & Chris Stark show on Radio 5 Live, the country singer said she would appear in the magazine if it was in ‘good taste.’
Triumphant return: Dolly Parton, 74, revealed Saturday that she was in talks with Playboy to appear on the cover — if it was in ‘good taste’ — more than 40 years after she previously graced the cover
Scott Mills asked Dolly if it was true that she was ‘planning to star on the cover of Playboy magazine’ to mark her 75th birthday.
‘Yeah, I just might do it, if I can do it in good taste and they want it [and] we’ll do it along with a really good interview inside. So, yeah, we’ve talked about it,’ she replied.
Speaking earlier this year she said didn’t plan on retiring any time soon — and that her 40DD ‘boobs,’ which are insured for around $600,000 — would still fit in the Playboy bunny outfit.
She said it would be ‘a hoot’ if she went on the cover on the men’s magazine again when she hit 75.
Ready to go: Dolly previously appeared in the classic bunny suit on the October 1978 cover, and she even joked previously that she could probably fit in the same outfit
Early riser: She told Radio 5 Live how she wakes at 3 a.m. every day. ‘I do some of my best work in the morning between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. I don’t sleep my life away’; shown in November 2019
She also told Radio 5 Live how she wakes at 3 a.m. every day, six hours before her 1980 hit song 9 to 5.
Scott Mills asked Dolly if it was true that she woke up ‘every day at 3 a.m. to start working,’ to which she replied: ‘I’m a very early riser.
‘I’ve always done that. Even if I go to bed late, I just seem to wake up at 3 a.m.,’ she continued.
‘I do some of my best work in the morning between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. I don’t sleep my life away.’
Chris Stark joked, ‘You’re going to have to rewrite 9 To 5 then and call it ‘working 3 ’til 1.’
Christmas spirit: Dolly’s interview followed the release on Friday of her most recent album A Holly Dolly Christmas, which is her 47th studio release and third Christmas album
Dolly’s interview followed the release on Friday of her most recent album A Holly Dolly Christmas, which is her 47th studio release and third Christmas album.
The legendary country singer will be staying in the holiday spirit for a bit longer, as she’s also set to star in and executive produce the Netflix movie Christmas On The Square, based on her song of the same name.
Christine Baranski and Jenifer Lewis will round out the film’s lead cast, while Treat Williams (Blue Bloods), Josh Segarra (Orange Is the New Black) and Jeanine Mason (Roswell, New Mexico) will also appear.
Netflix and chill: Dolly leads Christine Baranski and Jenifer Lewis in the upcoming Netflix Christmas musical movie Christmas On The Square
Baranski (The Good Fight) stars as Regina, a wealthy but cold-hearted woman who returns to her small hometown after her father’s death with plans of evicting all his tenants and selling the land to a mall developer.
But she’s soon moved by the Christmas spirit after connecting with the townspeople, reconnecting with an old love and meeting an actual angel (played by Parton).
Lewis (Black-ish) plays Margeline, a local beauty shop owner and the closest Regina has to a friend, while Segarra stars as the town’s pastor leading the fight against her, and Mason portrays an angel-in-training.
Last year, the streaming service released Heartstrings, an anthology series inspired by her songs, and it also released the movie Dumplin’ in 2018, which featured six new songs written by Dolly.
It’s no secret that Dolly Parton will always love her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus, but how did their sweet connection begin?
Parton, 77, shared the story of how she became Cyrus’ godmother during a recent interview on Sirius XM’s “The Howard Stern Show.”
The country icon explained that she became close to the “Malibu” singer’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, when he toured with her while promoting his 1992 single, “Achy Breaky Heart.”
Billy Ray Cyrus and Dolly Parton became close when they toured together in the early ’90s.Katherine Bomboy / NBC via Getty Images
“We just got to be good friends because he’s a Kentucky boy, I’m from Tennessee,” Parton said. “And he said … ‘We’re having a girl, and you’ve got to be her godmother!’ And I said, ‘Well, I’d be honored.’ So actually, Miley and I took over from there. We just stayed very, very close through the years.”
Parton had plenty of other glowing things to say about Cyrus, 30.
“I love Miley. She’s my little sweetheart. I’ve known her since before she was born, actually,” she said.
Stern also asked Parton whether Cyrus ever comes to her for advice.
“Well, she’s asked me a lot of things. She mostly just runs things by me, and we talk,” Parton said. “She’s very successful. Miley’s very smart. She’s very intuitive about the business, and I just think Miley’s a spectacular human being and an amazing talent.”
Parton and Cyrus have collaborated multiple times over the years. Most recently, they performed a cover of Cyrus’ 2013 hit, “Wrecking Ball,” for Parton’s new rock album, “Rockstar,” out Nov. 17.
The lyrics include what seems to be a playful nod to Parton’s classic song, “I Will Always Love You.”
In the original version of “Wrecking Ball,” Cyrus sings, “I can’t live a lie, running for my life/ I will always want you,” but in the collaboration with Parton, the line is changed to, “I can’t live a lie, running for my life/ I will always love you.”
Cyrus celebrated her latest collaboration with her godmother in a recent post on the X platform.
“I’ve grown up covering my Aunt Dollys music & it’s an honor to hear her singing one of my songs,” she wrote. “I love you Aunt Dolly! I’m so happy to add another collaboration under our bedazzled (studded leather) belt!”
All The Life And Career Secrets Dolly Parton Has Recently Revealed
Dolly Parton has managed to remain fairly elusive during he life, keeping some very interesting secrets tucked away from the public…
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Dolly Parton is a truly iconic artist who has somehow managed to entertain fans of all ages over the span of decades. One would be hard-pressed to find a single person who doesn’t at the very least know what she looks like and who she is. Her entire life has unfolded in front of the cameras, as Dolly Parton has flown from here, there, and everywhere to entertain the masses on all of the world’s most prestigious stages.
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Despite her incredible, worldwide fame, Dolly Parton has somehow managed to remain fairly elusive, keeping some very interesting secrets tucked away from the public… until now. The Mirror indicates that she has just revealed some very interesting details about her life and career that have never before been shared with fans, and we’re about to dish the details…
10 Dolly Parton Secretly Covers Her Scars With Tattoos
Dolly Parton is always photographed wearing long sleeves and has never shown any skin to the public or the press. For a very long time, rumors were spreading surrounding the idea that perhaps she is covered in tattoos. As it turns out, she has just revealed that she does in fact have some tattoos, but Dolly Parton insists she is definitely not ‘covered’ in them. Instead, it has come to light that she uses pastel colored butterfly tattoos to cover up small scars that she has on her body.
9 Her Husband Doesn’t Care That She’s A Flirt
Dolly Parton refers to her marriage as being an ‘open marriage,’ yet insists that it’s not open in the physical sense. She and her husband Carl are both comfortable with the fact that she is a flirt and that she is often chatty with other men. Dolly indicates that her husband is very much a homebody, and he prefers to live a simple life, away from the hoopla of fame. She says he is aware that she is a flirt but is confident that she doesn’t act inappropriately. They’re devoted to one another in every way.
8 Dolly Parton Still Keeps Things Super Steamy At Age of 75
Dolly Parton dolls herself up to look good and feel great, and even at the age of 75, she definitely still puts work into her physical appearance. Taking things one step further, she is no stranger to putting on lacy lingerie and tantalizing her husband. For his 79th birthday, she actually recreated her Playboy cover from 1978 by dressing seductively and promising him a: “hot girl summer.”
7 She Doesn’t Like Being Called A Feminist
Many people believe Dolly Parton to be a feminist icon, but in actuality, one of the secrets she recently revealed was the fact that she doesn’t like the term ‘feminist’ at all. Dolly shocked fans by revealing that most of the songs she has written are from the male perspective. Those who have always associated Dolly Parton with feminism will surely think twice before doing so.
6 Dolly Parton Is Deeply Religious
Dolly Parton is a very religious woman and was brought up by a family with deep Christian roots. She admits to fans that when she is in need of guidance and direction, she turns to God. Dolly Parton is a firm believer in the power of her faith. She admits to the benefits of prayer when she is in need of guidance and clarity in the world.
5 She Has Had Suicidal Thoughts
Fans were reeling upon the discovery that Dolly Parton has had suicidal tendencies. From the outside looking in, Dolly Parton’s life truly seems like one to admire, but in reality, she has worked through some very difficult times.
Dolly Parton tells fans that her open relationship led to ‘an affair of the heart,’ which was devastating to her. She went on to describe a particular moment in which she eyed a gun in her nightstand and stood there trying to imagine what it would be like if she pulled the trigger. Just in that moment, as she picked up the gun, her dog Popeye ran into the room, and the crisis was averted.
4 She Never Had Children… Because She Can’t
Many fans have wondered why Dolly Parton doesn’t have any children, especially after being married to Carl for so long. As it turns out, the only reason she doesn’t have children is because she physically can’t. E! Online reveals that in the ’80s, Dolly Parton suffered from abdominal bleeding and forced her to undergo a partial hysterectomy. This left her physically unable to have children, and her message about this was that this was God’s plan, so she has accepted it. She went on to say she relies on humor and positive thinking to get her through her tough days.
3 She Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon
Dolly Parton may be 75 years old, but she has absolutely no interest in slowing down. She has already worked well beyond the age of retirement and has told her fans that she is planning to perform until the day comes that she physically can’t do so. Dolly Parton thrives on the energy exuded from fans and uses that energy to push forward in a positive manner and make the very best memories today.
2 Dolly Parton’s Secret To Her Marriage Is Laughter
Those wondering how a superstar like Dolly Parton can stay married to one person for an extended period of time need not wonder anymore. She has openly revealed that laughter is what keeps her going. Even during times that seem impossible, she and Carl focus on the funniest and try to push through their troubled days by maintaining their humor with one another.
1 She Has Definitely Had A Lot Of Boyfriends
Dolly Parton has officially confirmed the rumors – she definitely had a lot of boyfriends when she was in her prime. Dolly admits to loving men and has openly talked about the fact that she has most definitely kissed her fair share of boys along the way. She has also been entangled in an affair and admits she has had a lot of work to do to mend her mistakes.
Fans Praise Dolly Parton As She Thanks Lil Nas X For ‘Jolene’ Cover
What did Dolly Parton think about Lil Nas X’s cover of ‘Jolene’?
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Dolly Parton continues to cement her status as the “kindest woman in America” as she praised Lil Nas X for his live performance of her iconic song “Jolene.”
The rapper, whose debut album was released earlier this month, covered the Smoky Mountain Songbird’s 1973 single at the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge last week. He posted a clip of the performance to his Twitter account.
“I chose this because I feel like this song is kind of like beautifully sad, you know? I like the little country twang, so I was like, ‘Let me try this out,’” Lil Nas X said of his song choice.
Well, the Queen of Country has now replied, and she has nothing but praise for the Montero rapper. “I was so excited when someone told me that Lil Nas X had done my song Jolene,” Parton wrote. “I had to find it and listen to it immediately…and it’s really good. Of course, I love him anyway. I was surprised and I’m honored and flattered. I hope he does good for both of us. Thank you Lil Nas X.”
Fans are not surprised at Parton’s outpouring of support for Lil Nas, given her history of altruism and kindness. But they are particularly happy to see the support for the rapper, who has commented on the homophobia he has experienced in the rap industry.
“We could all take a lesson and elevate the people around us the way Dolly Parton does. Giving and encouraging and lifting each other up makes the world a better place,” wrote one happy fan.
Another was impressed by the level of goodness Parton possesses. “The only thing I can surmise about the number of a**holes right now in this country is that there is a finite amount of goodness, and God gave like 85% to Dolly Parton,” they wrote.
Some fans pointed out that while he’s only recently released his first album, Lil Nas X has some of the music industry’s heaviest hitters on his side, and fans are definitely enjoying the new friendship.
“The fact that Lil Nas X has both Elton John and Dolly Parton’s full support and respect really tells us who is on the right side of history here,” one admirer wrote.
“Dolly Parton’s recommendation of Lil Nas X’s version of “Jolene” is a statement by someone who not only has the joy of music and inclusion in their heart, but the confidence to know that someone else celebrating her gift is not a threat to her legacy. Dolly Parton is The Best,” celebrated another.
Now that Lil Nas X has teamed up with Miley Cyrus, Goddaughter to Parton, who has famously covered “Jolene” herself, can we expect a three-way collaboration in the future?
Her net worth is bigger than her family’s combined.
There are a lot of little Dolly-isms we love, like how she sleeps with a full face of makeup on, humbly denied a statue of herself built in her honor, and indirectly allowed for Buffy the Vampire Slayer to be made. These are just a couple of reasons why we love her; don’t even get us started with how much we love her generosity. Her $650 million net worth should actually be way higher technically, but she’s given away most of it to charity.
But another, possibly unknown, Dolly-ism is her choice of private life with her husband, Carl Dean Thomas, and her huge family. She has eleven siblings, and most of them went into the music business just like her. Sure, we can say that they didn’t become as successful as the iconic Dolly Parton, but they have all been successful in their own rights.
Here’s how much Parton’s family is worth, but it’s safe to say that all their net worths can fit inside their sister’s.
The Parton Kids Had A Musical Mother Who Taught Them Everything
Dolly is the fourth child out of the 12 children born to Robert and Avie Lee Parton. She was born in a one-bedroom cabin in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee, so the family was not wealthy by any means.
Willadeene was born first. Then there’s David Wilburn, Coy Denver, Dolly Rebecca, Bobby Lee, Stella Mae, Cassie Nan, Randel Huston “Randy,” Larry Gerald (who died after birth), Estel Floyd, and twins Freida Estelle and Rachel Ann.
While Robert worked in the mountains, Avie was able to keep her children entertained like Maria Von Trapp from Sound of Music. She taught her children folklore and how to sing, and soon they were a family of singers.
What Do All 11 Siblings Do And How Much Are They Worth?
Seven out of the eleven children wound up going into showbiz after coming from such a musical home, and all of them have collaborated at one time or another.
Parton has released music with her brother Floyd, who is the only other sibling to have died. They’ve c0-written songs like “Rockin’ Years,” which made No. 1 on the Country Music Charts in 1991, “Nickels and Dimes,” and “Waltz Me to Heaven.”
We don’t know what Floyd’s net worth is, but we can guess that it’s in the millions if he wrote a lot of chart-topping hits with his sister.
Stella, Willadeene, and Cassie have also worked in the studio. They recorded a gospel album called In the Garden in their early careers. Willadeene’s showbiz career faded after that, but she is a successful author now. She even published a book on her family called In the Shadow of a Song: The Parton Family. Her net worth may be in the hundred thousand or the low millions.
Stella went on to be another chart-topping success like Parton and Floyd. She had hits like “I Want to Hold You in My Dreams Tonight” and appeared in various TV shows throughout the ’70s, including Parton’s 2015 television movie Coat of Many Colors. She’s also appeared in Cloud Dancer, Ragin’ Cajun, Seven to Midnight, and Ghost Town: The Movie, A Dance for Bethany.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Stella’s worth about $10 million from her various endeavors, including her ten studio albums.
Randy is also a performer. He had a band called Moonlight Bandits and sang back-up on the soundtrack of Parton’s movie, Rhinestone. He’s also appeared on stage with Rachel a couple of times, performing with her and Dollywood’s a capella group, Honey Creek.
He released two singles in 1981, “Hold Me Like You Never Had Me” and “Shot Full of Love,” both of which reached #30 on the US Country charts. He is also worth about $10 million.
Rachel appeared on the series 9 to 5, starring as the same character Parton played in the film of the same name. She was on for a couple of seasons. Her last name is now Dennison, and her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
Frieda was in a punk band in the ’80s but has since retired from performing, as has Cassie. Both of their net worths are unknown. We know Frieda is working as an ordained minister, though.
As for Coy, Robert, and David, who didn’t go into showbiz, there’s not much on them. They live their own private lives away from the spotlight, so we couldn’t say what they do for a living, much less how much they make.
Dolly Bought Their Childhood Home
Even though they all grew up in a small cabin in poverty, Parton still has attachments to the house because of all their memories. So she bought it and spent millions renovating it with one of her brothers, who is a carpenter.
“What we tried to do was make it look like it did when we lived there, but we wanted it to be functional. So I spent a couple million dollars making it look like I spent $50 on it,” Parton explained during an appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. “Even like in the bathroom, I made the bathroom, so it looked like an outdoor toilet.”
The family has come a long way since the days where their parents had to pay the doctors in oatmeal so they’d deliver them safely. But they never considered themselves poor, to begin with. Parton said they “were rich in things that money don’t buy. You know, like love and kindness and understanding.” We love the Parton outlook.
The Reason Why Dolly Parton Sleeps With A Full Face Of Makeup
Considering she’s been serving looks her whole career, it’s only fitting that Parton also keeps herself done up at night.
Dolly Parton has certainly cemented herself as one of the greatest country singers of all time! The ‘Jolene’ songstress has not only proven herself to be quite the singer, but Parton’s true talents lay within her songwriting abilities.
Considering the magnitude of her career, from music, her close relationship to Miley Cyrus, all the way to Dollywood, it is no surprise that the singer has managed to amass a net worth of $500 million!
Dolly recently made headlines last year following her charitable donation of $1 million to Covid-19 vaccine research. Despite being worth millions, Dolly doesn’t spend a single dime of it on a glam squad. The star revealed that when it comes to her makeup, she prefers to sleep with a full face on, and here’s why!
Dolly Parton’s Makeup Secret
Dolly Parton has certainly gone on to make a name for herself in the music industry! From her stellar songwriting, all the way to her hits such as ‘Jolene’, and ‘9 to 5’, Dolly has transformed the business as we know it.
While she has amassed quite the fortune, it appears as if Dolly doesn’t spend too much when it comes to her iconic makeup look. The singer has always sported her big blonde curls and full-face makeup, but you know she isn’t spending much on it.
Dolly revealed that when it comes to her choice of makeup, she doesn’t mind drugstore! “I use a lot of Maybelline products and I’ve used Max Factor’s Panstik makeup for all of my grown years,” she said.
Considering she’s been serving looks her whole career, it’s only fitting that Parton also keeps herself done up at night, revealing that she does, in fact, sleep with a full face of makeup on.
When it comes to her beauty regimen in the after-hours, Dolly prefers to have an entire makeup look down in case of an emergency, and since she enjoys being presentable, she opts for a full-face at night.
“I never know if there’s going to be an earthquake or a tornado or a storm and I’m going to have to go out in the middle of the night!” Dolly said, and we don’t blame her!
While Dolly can oftentimes pull our leg, she is serious when it comes to her beauty routine at night! Parton says she does her entire regimen in the morning, from cleansing to the rest of the “beauty work” as she calls it.
When night falls, Dolly keeps her look in pristine condition, however, the possibility of a natural disaster isn’t her only reason for sleeping with a full-face on.
The ‘There Was Jesus’ singer also likes to keep herself fixed up for her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, whom she’s been married to since 1966!
“I don’t like to go home and just tear down completely, because my poor husband has to look at me,” Dolly hilariously said. Rather, the country superstate waits until “around 3 in the morning” to wash her face and “start all over again,” a process that seems tirings but certainly works for Dolly!
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