Happy Birthday Dolly Parton: Thanks for Not Being a Feminist

Happy Birthday Dolly Parton: Thanks for Not Being a Feminist
Dolly Parton performs onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 13, 2019. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images
Nicole Russell
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Dolly Parton, country music singer, songwriter, and icon of the Appalachian south, turned 74 on Sunday. The singer, best known for her unabashed gaudy style, songs such as “Jolene,” and, let’s just say, unusually trim figure for a woman of her experience, garnered well-wishes from Hollywood, the music industry, and regular folks all over social media.