Our very own hometown hero is making a big stage appearance! Be sure to tune into the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday February, 10th, 2019 on CBS.
Dolly Parton has announced she will be performing at the ceremony along with Katy Perry, Kacey Musgraves, and other artists. Parton is making her appearance after 18 years and will play music from her recent album “Dumplin.” Dolly is no stranger from the Grammy awards! She has accomplished so much in her career including more than 40 nominations and 8 Grammy wins!
Additionally, Parton will be recognized at the 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year highlighting her accomplishments with music and charities.
“Dolly Parton has always been a courageous trailblazer and indomitable inspiration for creators and artists. For us to have the opportunity to honor her at our annual MusiCares Person of the Year gala is to pay tribute to a true pillar of strength and someone who we all look up to and cherish.” “Dolly also knows the power of philanthropy and has used her stardom to contribute to a wide range of causes from natural disasters to education and literacy programs.” – Neil Portnow, Recording Academy and MusiCares President/CEO.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program which provides free books to over a million children each month all over the world!,
“I am so excited and humbled to be honored as MusiCares Person of the Year,” said Parton. “It’s even more special knowing the gala benefits music people in need. I can’t wait to hear all of the great artists singing my music.” – Dolly Parton
Announcement by MusiCares:
We're thrilled to announce that eight-time GRAMMY winner @DollyParton will be honored as our 2019 MusiCares Person of the Year on Feb. 8, 2019! pic.twitter.com/gn8W0jgP1J
— MusiCares (@MusiCares) September 4, 2018
Featured Photo credit to ABC News
