Dolly Parton won’t be running for President in the upcoming election. In a recent interview with Metro, the country legend expressed her disinterest in the idea, stating that she doesn’t believe anyone could do a great job and that she’s not interested in politics.
Parton, 77, emphasized that she feels there have been enough inexperienced people in the White House.
The singer of “Jolene” prefers sticking to her music, which has earned her a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and 11 Grammy awards. She likes to make a difference through her songs and how she accepts people.
Dolly Parton explained why she isn’t interested in politics, saying she might not be smart enough or maybe too smart, but she feels unqualified for that type of job. Instead, she believes she’s qualified to guide people through her music and words, pointing them in the right direction.
Even without holding an official position, Parton has had a significant impact on the world through her music and philanthropy. She highlighted her favorite project, the Imagination Library, started in 1995 with her dad, who couldn’t read and write.
Through her charity, which is part of the Dollywood Foundation, the star of “9 to 5” has been helping children in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Ireland learn to read. Dolly Parton explained that it’s a literacy program where children receive a book in the mail every month from the time they are born until they start school.
This initiative not only brings families together but also gives children a head start in learning. She proudly shared that they have given away more than 200 million books to date.
Last year, the performer of “Coat of Many Colors” received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, becoming the first female entertainer to be honored. In an interview with PEOPLE, she expressed her desire to help her hometown in Tennessee, especially inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Parton shared that the idea originally started for their county but expanded statewide with the support of Governor Phil Bredesen.
The initiative has grown significantly, driven by Parton’s heartfelt commitment to helping children learn to read and write during their most impressionable years.
Source: People
