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Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville, saying, "Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time."
Dolly Parton released a statement thanking people for their support but not wanting “to be put on a pedestal.”
Dolly Parton has vetoed a bill to erect a statue of the country queen outside the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill...
Credit: David Becker/Getty Dolly Parton doesn't think it's the right time for her to be put on a pedestal (literally). After a Tennessee state legislator introduced a bill to fund the construction of a statue in the country legend's honor last month, Parton has asked that the legislation be removed "from any and all consideration" on Thursday. However, she wrote that she'd love to be considered for the honor in the future. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest up...