Dolly Parton Takes a $100 Million Walk in the Life of a Rockstar Philanthropist
Amazon’s Big Money Move
Jeff Bezos decided to hand over a whopping USD 100 million to Dolly—because even country‑music legends deserve a splash of Bezos flair.
Why Dolly? Why Now?
- Dolly’s love for giving aligns perfectly with Bezos’s “courage & civility” mantra (he tweeted about it).
- She’s celebrating 76 birthdays and just learned a grand benefactor from a space‑rocket office is on her side.
- Her Hall‑of‑Fame induction earlier this year? Yep—she got the honor a month ago, so it’s a grand, full‑circle celebration.
Lauren Sanchez’s Take
“She leads with love and compassion in every aspect of her work,” said Sanchez on Instagram, sounding like a hopeful fairy. “We can’t wait to see all the good that you’re going to do with this $100 million award.”
Dolly’s Reaction
“Wow! Did you say $100 million?” she giggled in the video clip streamed online. “I think people who are in a position to help should put their money where their heart is… I’ll do my best to do good things with this money.”
What She’s Done Before
- Helped fund a COVID‑19 vaccine at Vanderbilt—a $1 million lifeline.
- Runs the Dollywood Foundation—schools, scholarships, and tackling poverty.
- Is famous for classics like “I’ll Always Love You” and “Jolene.”
Bezos’s History of Giving
Since 2001, the Bezos Courage & Civility Award has shivered cash to activists like Van Jones and chefs like Jose Andres. Now Dolly’s the latest chance to spread joy—and with a big, big sum to play with.
