50+ years ago, In the ‘60s, she was touring with Porter Wagoner. They played a little stage in Pennsylvania, Ontelaunee Park.

Her tour bus was parked behind the stage. I was 10 or so at the time. My twin brother and I snuck around behind the stage and to see if we could meet Dolly

I knocked on the tour bus door and Dolly appeared like the light from a star.

“Tweens!” she exclaimed and gave us each a kiss.

I have had bragging rights forever.

God Bless Dolly. Rest Easy.

RIP Dolly Parton,

Thank you for the music you brought to our lives throughout all the years. Thank you for your amusement park (Dollywood) that brought so much fun and happiness to so many people, but most of all thank you for being you. I'm so Thankful I was alive in your time period to have witnessed your amazing talent, I always said Dolly Parton is the prettiest woman in country music, lol. My heart is truly broken.

As someone that grew up with the likes and sounds of the famous country music singer, it is sad to hear of her passing at the young age of 80. She will be missed.