Dolly Parton: 'I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time' "I am honored and humbled by their intention but I have asked the leaders of the state legislature to remove the bill from any and all consideration," Parton said. Author: Dalisa Robles (WBIR) Updated: 11:16 AM EST February 18, 2021 TENNESSEE, USA — Dolly Parton is grateful for the Tennessee legislature's consideration of a bill to install a statue of her on the Capitol grounds but doesn't think this is an appropriate time to do so. Dolly Parton went on to Twitter to express her gratitude and her opinion on the bill, indicating that she had asked the leaders of the state legislature to remove the bill: