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Dolly Parton asks Tennessee state leaders not to put up statue of her on Capitol grounds

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ByCarena Liptak
Video byBrittany Berkowitz
February 18, 2021, 5:34 PM

After a bill proposing the installment of a statue for Dolly Parton on the Tennessee Capitol grounds was introduced by state legislatures, the country legend is weighing in.

Parton says she doesn't think erecting a monument to her would be appropriate -- at least, not right now.

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The singer shared a social media message with her fans this week, explaining why she asked state leaders to remove the bill from consideration.

"I want to thank the Tennessee legislature for their consideration of a bill to erect a statue of me on the Capitol grounds. I am honored and humbled by their intention," Parton wrote.

"Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time," she continued. "I hope, though, that somewhere down the road several years from now or perhaps after I'm gone if you still feel I deserve it, then I'm certain I will stand proud in our great State Capitol as a grateful Tennessean."

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Though Parton has long been widely adored for her musical legacy, acting roles and humanitarian work, she's been especially celebrated over the past few years for her advocacy in other areas, particularly after her $1 million donation to COVID-19 research helped towards the development of the Moderna vaccine.

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The singer says that while she doesn't feel like now is the right time for a statue to be erected in her honor, she plans to continue focusing on growing her legacy.

"I'll continue to try to do good work to make this great state proud," Parton concluded.

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