Dolly Parton On Beyonce’s CMA Snub
Dolly Parton is doing her media rounds for the new cookbook she just released with her sister Rachel, and in some of the interviews, she’s getting asked about Beyoncé, who got no CMA nominations for her album Cowboy Carter.
Dolly told Variety that she was happy to cameo on Beyonce’s album. “I thought that was a great album. She’s a country girl in Texas and Louisiana, so she grew up with that base. It wasn’t like she just appeared out of nowhere.”
She added that she also did a duet with Post Malone, who loved country music, his whole life. She said she thinks Malone’s album is also fantastic and loved both albums.
She also commented on Beyonce getting shut out of the CMA nomination, Dolly said, “There’s so many wonderful country artists that, I guess probably the country music field, they probably thought, ‘Well, we can’t really leave out some of the ones that spend their whole life doing that.'”
Parton also said that she didn’t even know she got shut out until she got asked a question about it and that Beyoncé should be very proud of that project. She also said the country music field is very welcoming and thought her album was good. Dolly added that she didn’t think it was a matter of getting “shut out.”
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Dolly recently announced the launch of her long-awaited cosmetics brand, Dolly Beauty, with a special preview of the collection. An extension of her successful fragrances in partnership with Scent Beauty, Dolly Beauty products are now available exclusively on a newly launched site DollyBeauty.com, with an in-store rollout beginning in 2025.
Parton said, “All of my life I’ve wanted to be pretty, and my new cosmetic line is going to allow me and you to be our very best. So, fly pretty, up, up and away. Enjoy!”
Dolly Beauty is kicking off the initial launch with the Heaven’s Kiss Lipstick collection in four shades: Jolene Red, Honey Plum, Rosebud, and Birthday Suit, all in glamorous rhinestone packaging. The shades will range from bright red to pale pink, with additional neutral tones suitable for all skin types. This product lineup is just the beginning for the brand, as additional lip, eye, and face products will launch throughout the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.
Steve Mormoris, Founder and CEO of Scent Beauty said, “We are thrilled to introduce Dolly Beauty, as we believe Dolly Parton embodies many generations of women who are excited to experience this connection to one of the world’s most beloved people. Cosmetics is an obvious category for Dolly which has been long awaited by her millions of loyal fans.”
