08/26/2026
Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved voices in American music, has died at the age of 80.
For decades, the world knew her for songs like “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” But beyond the rhinestones, awards, and fame, Dolly often spoke openly about something deeper: her dependence on God.
In a 1980 interview, she said:
“I just depend on a lot of prayer and meditation. I believe that without God I am nobody, but that with God, I can do anything.”
Those words reveal something important. No matter how successful, talented, wealthy, or loved a person becomes, every human life ultimately depends upon God.
Dolly leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of music, generosity, and compassion. Her Imagination Library alone placed millions of books into the hands of children, and her kindness touched people far beyond the stage.
But today, more than remembering what she accomplished, let us remember to pray.
Please offer a prayer for the repose of Dolly Parton’s soul, asking God in His infinite mercy to forgive her sins, purify her, and welcome her into the joy of eternal life.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 🙏