Willie, Chenoweth, and More Wish Dolly A Happy Birthday

Dolly Parton and her Jan. 19 birthday brings out many of her friends in country music and beyond, wishing her a happy birthday on their social media. As the day goes on, we are sure more will wish this American treasure a happy 78th, but this is what we have gathered so far.

Actress Kristin Chenoweth on

Happy Birthday @DollyParton!! Dare I say… I will ALWAYS love you! pic.twitter.com/wd7gUVgqtg

— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) January 19, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X: “Happy Birthday @DollyParton !! Dare I say… I will ALWAYS love you!”

CMT wrote, “Handled a wardrobe malfunction perfectly – Wouldn’t expect anything less from the queen and birthday girl, @DollyParton.”

Smokey The Bear wrote via

Happy Birthday to my pal and another huge supporter of wildfire prevention, @DollyParton! ❤️

P.S. This costume is beary adorable—but maybe I'm biased 😉

📷 @bpaciorka pic.twitter.com/hyvhU98Ak0

— Smokey Bear (@smokey_bear) January 19, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X, “Happy Birthday to my pal and another huge supporter of wildfire prevention, @DollyParton! P.S. This costume is beary adorable—but maybe I’m biased.”

Meanwhile, Willie Nelson — a different kind of Smokey, if you will — wrote on

Happy, happy birthday, @DollyParton! pic.twitter.com/LthRHs5rRl

— Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) January 19, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X: “Happy, happy birthday, @DollyParton!”

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Continuing with the birthday wishes was country star Terri Clark. She wrote on

Sending the happiest of birthdays to the one, the only, the queen... @DollyParton! Her music and philanthropy stand the test of time and I'm so thankful to honor her tonight at the @opry. pic.twitter.com/VvtPrukqj2

— Terri Clark (@TerriClarkMusic) January 19, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X, “Sending the happiest of birthdays to the one, the only, the queen… @DollyParton! Her music and philanthropy stand the test of time, and I’m so thankful to honor her tonight at the @opry.”

 

The Grand Ole Opry shared via Instagram, “Wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only Dolly Parton today! This icon and rockstar has paved the way for many, and we’re looking forward to making tonight’s show all about her impact!”

Joining the birthday fun was Parton’s organization, Imagination Library. They shared via X, “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite #BookLady and founder of the #ImaginationLibrary, @DollyParton! Special thanks to all of our little artists for joining in to help us celebrate Dolly’s special day!”

 

The family of late country icon Charlie Daniels wrote on

The Daniels family wants to wish a very happy 78th birthday to the incomparable "Rockstar" herself, Dolly Parton. Happy Birthday, Dolly! - CD, Jr. pic.twitter.com/zAEYROGych

— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) January 19, 2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X, “The Daniels family wants to wish a very happy 78th birthday to the incomparable ‘Rockstar’ herself, Dolly Parton. Happy Birthday, Dolly! – CD, Jr.”

Naturally, the Academy of Country Music wished Parton a happy birthday. They shared on Instagram, “Join us in wishing a very happy birthday to a true global superstar and a rockstar for the ages,@dollyparton!”

 

Lastly, CMA shared via Instagram, “We hope you’re NOT working a ‘9 to 5’ on your birthday today, @DollyParton! Leave this Country Music legend sweet birthday wishes below and celebrate by listening to her music!”

 

Dolly Parton: Her Five Most Fabulous Music Videos

• "Real Love" (1985)

  This music video shows footage and moments of Dolly and Kenny Rogers when they toured together for a few years in the early 1980s. It is to be cherished; although they recorded together many times, the music icons only toured together in the 1980s.

• "Silver Threads And Golden Needles" (1993)

  This music video is also a gem. It is the only music video to feature Parton with fellow country music Queens and icons Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn, who have both since passed. The beginning of the music video shows a fun clip of music and guitar icon Chet Atkins trying to get backstage to see the country queens. The security guard says, “I don’t care if you are Chet Atkins, you can’t get in,” and Chet replies, “I am Chet Atkins.” It was Atkins who first signed Dolly to a RCA recording contract in the 1960s.

• "Why'd You Come In Here" (1989)

  This fun video starts with Dolly auditioning men to play her leading man in the video, and it’s pretty funny. At one point, a car salesman auditions just to meet her, and she quips, “I think you’re real cute.” The video starts after he says, “Dolly, is that you?” This is just pure fun.

• "Jesus & Gravity" (2006)

  This is one of Dolly’s songs that I always thought should have been a big hit. It was one of the rare songs not written by Parton. The music video, shot in black and white, shows Parton singing as well as scenes of people overcoming obstacles in their lives.

• "Better Get To Livin'" (2007)

  Broadway actress and movie star Kristin Chenoweth plays in this video that is circus-themed and shows Parton dressed as a circus conductor advising women to “get to living.” In true Dolly style, the song shows a positive attitude toward life, something she has always possessed.