Parton's Workforce Keeps Her Going

7 months ago 21st Apr 03:35

Country singer Dolly Parton is determined to continue reaching new heights in her career - because she has 3,000 people on her payroll banking on her success.

The Grammy Award winner is one of 12 children and financially supports her family, as well a string of string of business ventures; including her legendary Dollywood theme park in Tennessee.

And not just family - it's for a lot of other people to have their dreams, too

And the 63 year old has vowed to continue working well into old age, because she owes it to the thousands of people in her employment.

She tells New York Magazine, "It's not like this is a job that I shop Ido good at. It's a joy, and it's just my nature. And I've made it into something I can make money doing. And thank God for that. Because nobody can ever make enough money for as many poor relatives as I've got... And not just family - it's for a lot of other people to have their dreams, too".

And Parton insists she's become such a beacon of hope, she's earned a reputation comparable to U.S. President Barack Obama.

She adds, "Going into a new business, you make a certain amount of money, build your name, build your brand, and it's prestigious, but it gives other people opportunities, too, even if it's not something I particularly want to do myself. I'm creating jobs. I'm like Obama! O-Dolly and Obama!"