"A Friend Like You Is All I Need": Friendship and Love Among Dolly Parton Superfans
Per Dolly, the big blonde hair, gaudy makeup, sweeping decolletage, and glittering western wear that goes into her “Backwoods Barbie” identity is “a country girl’s idea of glam.” She knew from a young age she wanted to grow up to be the woman she is today. Alongside her devotion to artifice and glitz, there’s a genuineness, kindness, and nurturing aura about Dolly Parton that has made her one of the most well-loved celebrities in the world.
