Showing posts with label Blue Smoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue Smoke. Show all posts

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Dolly Parton Goes Platinum

Dolly Parton: My Hair Isn't The Only Platinum Thing 
DOLLY PARTON SCORES UK PLATINUM ALBUM
WITH BIGGEST SALES FROM AN INTERNATIONAL FEMALE IN 2014
 
 
OMG! To all you Dolly lovers out there this will come as no surprise. Actually this is quite the achievement in this time and place for any artist, the Dolly train is never going to run out of steam!

As 2014 draws to a close, Dolly Parton is far from resting on her laurels, and shows no signs of slowing down. The songstress continues to make history, with a record-setting tour overseas, and also raises the bar from a sales standpoint with yet another platinum selling album in a career that has already seen worldwide sales of over one hundred million records, and shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

"I was so happy when Blue Smoke went Silver, so excited when it went Gold and now I'm over the moon to hear that we have gone Platinum,” says Parton. “Thanks to the fans and to everybody who made this happen." 

Once again, the Country Music Hall of Fame member proved her timeless quality as a recording artist once again with the Platinum-selling success of her CD Blue Smoke....The Best Of, a collection that includes her most recent studio album as well as a compilation that includes many of her most memorable hits, such as “Love Is Like A Butterfly,”  “Here You Come Again,” and her biggest hit as a solo artist, 1980’s “9 To 5.” But, Dolly’s success with the album was not entirely tied to those past glories. Blue Smoke....The Best Of earned a pair of Top-30 airplay hits for Parton in the UK with ‘Try” and “Home,” as well as her cover of Bon Jovi’s “Lay Your Hands On Me” and the title cut, which also made the Top-40 airplay.

Parton’s success overseas continued with a recent nomination for International Artist of the Year at the BBC Music Awards 2014. The nomination capped off a year in which Parton – after five decades in the business – scored one of her biggest and most heralded performances ever.

"Dolly Parton has been making great music for decades, and the Blue Smoke album sits right among her best recorded work. We at Masterworks are honored to be working with one of our industry's biggest icons, and happily congratulate Dolly, her label Dolly Records, as well as our partners at Sony Music UK, on this great achievement,” says Bogdan Roscic, President of Sony Music Masterworks

The success of Blue Smoke...The Best Of gives Parton the distinction of having the biggest album from an International female so far this year.
 
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For more information on Dolly Parton please visit:
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Will Dolly Parton Be The "People's Choice?"

Always On Top: Dolly Parton

And the nominees for the People's Choice Award for...


Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Faith Hill
Lucy Hale
Miranda Lambert
Well hello Dolly, so not surprised to see you on this list. Hats off to one of the longest most enduring careers in show biz. The ever gracious Ms. Parton had this to say about her nomination:
“I am so excited to be nominated for a People’s Choice award.  It is always a good feeling to be recognized for whatever you do,” says Dolly Parton.  “This year has been an amazing year!  I released a new album Blue Smoke, traveled to Australia, Europe, and across America and even performed for 170,000 people at one show; woo that makes me tired just saying it.  But seriously, I am honored to be nominated amongst these great gals.”
Cast your vote for Dolly, now at: http://vote.peopleschoice.com/#!/home/all/62/3
People’s Choice Awards will air live from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on CBS.
 

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Backstory: Dolly Parton


Keep Calm & Dolly Parton

BACKSTORY: DOLLY PARTON GIVES INSIDE LOOK AT ONE OF COUNTRY MUSIC'S MOST BELOVED AND ICONIC ARTISTS
 

Alright all of you Dolly Parton fans, here it is the insider look into all that is Dolly you have been waiting for...Yee Haw!


 Dolly Parton, who recently just wrapped up a highly successful world tour, shows no signs of slowing down.  Dolly’s latest release Blue Smoke – The Best Of  is Dolly’s best career charting album, debuting at Number 6 and rising to Number 2 over the past several weeks and still remains in the Top 10.

Great American Country’s Backstory: Dolly Parton celebrates one of country music's most beloved and iconic artists.  From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to the hallowed stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Dolly Parton's rise to fame reads like a Tennessee fairytale. But music is only a part of Dolly's extraordinary resume. She's a world-class actress, best-selling author, dedicated philanthropist and a savvy businesswoman who's been charting her own course for decades. Tune-In to GAC and catch an insider’s look at the life and times of the most awarded female in country music.

Air dates for this one-hour special are:
  • August 29, 2014 5:00 PM ET
  • September 10, 2014 2:00 PM ET
  • September 20, 2014 10:00 PM ET
  • September 21, 2014 2:00 AM ET
 
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Dolly Parton, There's Gold In Those Hills

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Dolly

Dolly Parton Strikes Gold With Blue Smoke – The Best Of 

Parton Earns Precious Metal with 'Better Day'


Dolly just keeps getting better with age and proves there is still plenty of gold in those hills...!

 
Dolly Parton earns, yet, another sales award as her 42nd studio album, Blue SmokeThe Best Of, has been certified Gold by the BPI and remains #3 on the official UK chart in its sixth week of release.

“Dolly could not be any happier,” says Dolly’s manager Danny Nozell, CEO CTK Management.  “She has worked very hard over the past several years to create the momentum that we have going.  Everyone at Dolly Records and Sony Music has done an outstanding job with making Dolly’s new music available and the sales prove it.”

Blue Smoke – The Best Of, includes her latest studio album Blue Smoke featuring "Home", "Blue Smoke" and new duet with long- time collaborator and friend Kenny Rogers and even a Bon Jovi cover!  Alongside her greatest hits on disc 2 featuring the classics such as "Jolene", "9 to 5", "Islands in the Stream", "Little Sparrow", "Here You Come Again" and "I Will Always Love You" plus many more.

“Blue Smoke – The Best Of is officially Gold in the UK, which is a massive achievement for Dolly Parton and the team,” says Faye Donaldson, Sr. Marketing Manager/Sony Music.  “The response to Dolly after her Glastonbury performance has been amazing and having new music available at the same time has created a reaction that I've never seen before.  It’s been just perfect.”
 

 
   

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

It's A Dolly, Dolly World, You Just Live In it

It's Dolly's World

Yeah you know it, Dolly, Cher and cockroaches will be around long after we are all gone...glad I will be in good company!


Dolly Parton, the most celebrated female country artist of all-time, continues to be a trendsetter, innovator, and is undeniable to her legion of fans.  Parton’s latest critically acclaimed release, BLUE SMOKE, on Dolly Records/Sony Music Masterworks debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #6, and #2 on the Billboard Country chart, marking her highest charting solo album ever.  As the smoke continues to rise, Parton’s latest music video for her forthcoming single, "Home" is here.

Check out "Home," yeah, below, under this statement, see it, hear it, feel it...

Watch "Home": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-ifWeaSdrc
Get With Dolly:  www.dollypartonentertainment.com.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Dolly Parton Scores !


Keep Calm & Dolly
Dolly Parton Scores Here Higest Charting Solo Album Evuh
With "Blue Smoke"

Blue Smoke lands at #2 on Billboard Country Chart; #6 on Billboard Top 200


Miley Cyrus Godmother, Humanitarian, all around entertainer and one bad ass human being 

Dolly Parton scores! Her highest charting solo album, get your mind out of the gutter people.


Shout out to Dolly who I saw perform on the "Today Show" on May 13th, she was in top form 

this sixty-eight year old veteran puts most younger performers to shame.

Congratulations Ms. Parton and to one of the most deserved long standing careers in showbiz 

evuh, cheers!

Keep Calm & Dolly Parton at: 

Website: www.dollypartonentertainment.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/DollyParton
Twitter: Twitter.com/DollyParton

Friday, May 2, 2014

Keep Calm And Dolly Parton


The Unsinkable Dolly Parton
To all you Dolly Parton fans, do you ever ask yourself: "What would Dolly do?" Well if she were an ordained minister she would marry same sex couples. 

Oh wait, she is an ordained minister, alright what same sex couples want Dolly to officiate their wedding ceremony? Better take a number...
The unsinkable Dolly told the Huffington Post: 
"I think everyone should be with who they love," Parton, 68, continued. "I don’t want to be controversial or stir up a bunch of trouble but people are going to love who they are going to love. I think gay couples should be allowed to marry. They should suffer just like us heterosexuals. Ha ha ha!"

What can one say? Dolly is an amazing entertainer, activist and pop icon..."Keep Calm and Dolly Parton!"

Dolly's 42nd studio album "Blue Smoke" drops May 13th - get it, get it!

Keep up with what Dolly would do at:  


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Dolly Parton Is Having A Hoedown On "The Today Show"


DOLLY PARTON TO PERFORM AS PART OF THE TODAY SHOW OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES ON MAY 13TH

In less than a month the awesome Ms. Parton will take to "The Today Show" stage and wow everyone with her effortless flair and charisma. I know I will be watching...Yes, I think Dolly is amazing!

Dolly Parton, the most honored female country performer of all time, recently topped the New Zealand all-genre album chart and the Australian country album chart with the release of her latest album Blue Smoke.  Now, in preparation of Blue Smoke’s release in the United States, Dolly has announced her performance as part of the "The Today Show" Outdoor Concert Series,  the very same day her album hits stores – May 13th.

Additional television and media appearances will be announced in the coming weeks.

Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, Dolly has had 25 songs reach number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over the past 40 years. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, paid digital downloads and compilation usage during her Hall of Fame career have reportedly topped a staggering 100 million records worldwide. She has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards and is one of only five female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Dolly was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.  And the litany goes on.

Dolly’s career has spanned nearly five decades and is showing no signs of slowing down.  An internationally-renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the worlds of music, film and television.  Some of her hit films have included "Nine to Five," "Steel Magnolias," "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Rhinestone," "Straight Talk," and "Joyful Noise."  Parton received two Oscar® nominations – one for writing the title tune to "Nine to Five" and the other for "Travelin’ Thru" from the film "Transamerica."


Have your own Ho Down with Dolly at:

www.dollypartonentertainment.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/DollyParton

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Blow "Blue Smoke" With Dolly Parton


That force of nature known as Dolly Parton is coming your way this year with a new album and a tour, nothing slows her down it seems... You Go Dolly!

Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton is proud to announce her latest recording endeavor, a partnership between her own label Dolly Records and Sony Masterworks.  The label deal will launch her new album Blue Smoke in New Zealand/Australia on January 31, 2014, to coincide with her international Blue Smoke World Tour which will hit New Zealand, Australia in February.  In addition, Blue Smoke will be released in the United States and Europe in May 2014, in advance of the Blue Smoke World Tour hitting England, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Norway and Sweden.
 
Dolly is the most honored female country performer of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, she has had 25 songs reach number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over the past 40 years. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, paid digital downloads and compilation usage during her Hall of Fame career have reportedly topped a staggering 100 million records worldwide. She has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards and is one of only five female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. 
 
As a zenith crown to the dreams of country music that originally brought her to Nashville, Dolly was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.  And the litany goes on.   
Dolly’s career has spanned nearly five decades and is showing no signs of slowing down.  An internationally-renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the worlds of music, film and television.  Some of her hit films have included Nine to Five, Steel Magnolias, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Rhinestone.  Parton received two Oscar® nominations – one for writing the title tune to Nine to Five and the other for Travelin’ Thru from the film Transamerica.  
 
For more information on Dolly Parton please visit: 
www.dollypartonmusic.net
Facebook:   Facebook.com/DollyParton
Twitter: Twitter.com/DollyParton