Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony two months before her death at age 80. The “Jolene” singer made the rare public outing at the opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a travel center inspired by her decades as a touring musician, in Cornersville, Tennessee, in June. “I wanted to welcome all of you, we’re very excited about our truck stop,” Parton told attendees at the event. “I’ve spent my whole life traveling on the road, so anyways, I wanted to welcome you and say thanks.” Parton also joked about competitor Buc-ee’s, adding, “I’m sur...
Dolly Parton Made Surprise Appearance at Ribbon-Cutting 2 Months Before Death
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