Dolly Parton: Diamond in a Rhinestone World

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with a friendly greeting to the crowd and a thank-you to the governor She sang Rocky Top an upbeat bluegrass tune In her speech Parton spoke about four principles dream more learn more care more and be more These principles are the basis of her thriving reading program for children Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library She told that year’s graduates to not confuse dreams with wishes There is a difference Dreams are where you visualize Parton performs at the Thompson Boling Arena She plays many musical instruments during concerts including guitar piano and banjo yourself being successful at what’s important to you to accomplish Dreams build convictions because you work hard to pay the price to make sure that they come true Parton didn’t come from a wealthy family She grew up with eleven siblings in a two-room log cabin in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains Her dreams drive and talent all combined to turn her into a music superstar a Hollywood actor and a household name in the US But Parton is also known for having a big heart and helping others especially children She’s done that in many ways