Dolly Parton misses Dollywood's IAAPA Hall of Fame ceremony
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Dolly Parton was at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo in Orlando, Florida, in spirit, if not in person, to be named to the IAAPA Hall of Fame. The honor celebrates her role in creating and influencing Dollywood Parks & Resorts through her partnership with Herschend Family Entertainment.
Dolly Parton couldn't attend the Governors Awards but accepted her honorary Oscar for humanitarian work over video. "I have been blessed," she said.
When Dollywood decided to modernize Chasing Rainbows, they realized a single building wouldn’t do Dolly justice. The former museum has been replaced with three exhibits, one looking at Dolly’s career,
Dolly Parton received an honorary Oscar during the 16th Academy Governors Awards, but accepted the honor by video from Nashville.
Originally appeared on E! Online Dolly Parton is looking back at her legacy. Though the 79-year-old, who recently addressed concerns over her health, was unable to attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards on Nov.
Parton will be honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her charitable efforts at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards on Nov. 16.