Dolly Parton raises $9 mil for wildfire victims
Dolly reaches out Country great Dolly Parton raised nearly $9 mil for the My People Fund to help folks who lost their homes last month due to wildfires that ravaged parts of Parton's native Sevier County in Tennessee.
Dolly reaches out
Country great Dolly Parton raised nearly $9 mil for the My People Fund to help folks who lost their homes last month due to wildfires that ravaged parts of Parton's native Sevier County in Tennessee.
The Smoky Mountains telethon featured music by more than 20 acts, including Kenny Rogers, Chris Young, Reba McEntire, Cyndi Lauper, and Don McLean. In addition, several celebs, including Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney, made cash donations.
The My People Fund is a program established by Parton's Dollywood Foundation. Info: dollywoodfoundation.org.
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