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Singer/actress Dolly Parton attended the press conference for 9 to 5: The Musical in New York on Wednesday. Parton, wrote the music and lyrics for the musical that will hit the New York stage in 2009. The 1980 screen comedy, starring Parton, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dabney Coleman, will be adapted by the original script writer Resnick and directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.

Known for her R - Rated physique and G- Rated persona, Parton describes as herself as growing up “dirt poor”, raised in Tennessee with her 11 brothers and sisters. Dolly began her career in music as a child, singing on local Tennessee radio, and broke into the mainstream by writing music for Hank Williams Jr. after receiving encouraging words from Johnny Cash. She enjoyed success through the past four decades, more recently returning to her Bluegrass roots.

Dolly is a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who is involved in multiple ventures to benefit Appalachia, including her theme park, Dollywood. I imagine her foray onto theater will be met with similar enthusiasm. Check out Dolly’s dynamic stage presence and charm here or here.

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