# Dolly Parton helping families that lost homes in Gatlinburg wildfires. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 1, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552 "2016-12-01T20:17:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2016, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/21 "2016-12-08T20:46:49Z")
> [@Green\_Bean](#): > > That’s the Whitney version, dear. > > Bow down: [https://youtu.be/aDqqm\_gTPjc](https://youtu.be/aDqqm_gTPjc) I think it works for the Dolly versions, too. StG ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/22 "2016-12-09T09:28:45Z")
Several big names in current country are performing on the Telethon too. I think Miley Cyrus is on The Voice finale next Tues. Otherwise she would be there for Dolly. Miley’s foundation Happy Hippie is a sponsor for the wildfire victims fund. All the performers are donating their time. More than 700 families have signed up for help. [https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir.com/amp/news/local/wildfire/families-grateful-for-dolly-partons-my-people-fund/366557162?client=ms-android-motorola](https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir.com/amp/news/local/wildfire/families-grateful-for-dolly-partons-my-people-fund/366557162?client=ms-android-motorola) I’ll watch on the Great American Country channel. The telethon will also be live streamed on [USAToday.com](http://USAToday.com) and a few other sites. [https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir.com/amp/news/local/wildfire/dolly-parton-planning-telethon-for-gatlinburg-fire-victims/362467168?client=ms-android-motorola](https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir.com/amp/news/local/wildfire/dolly-parton-planning-telethon-for-gatlinburg-fire-victims/362467168?client=ms-android-motorola) > [@](#): > > Chris Stapleton, Chris Young, Big & Rich, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, LOCASH, Chris Janson and Montgomery Gentry will all perform during the nationally-broadcast three-hour telethon. > > “I’m truly honored that these artists are giving their time and energy to help us raise money for everyone affected by the wildfires,” Parton said in a statement Thursday. ---
**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/23 "2016-12-09T10:15:55Z")
Miley Cyrus is actually Dolly’s godchild. Dolly rocks. ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 11:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/24 "2016-12-09T11:45:28Z")
I like Dolly for her musical talent, but I love her for all the work she does to improve the lives of others. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/25 "2016-12-09T12:12:49Z")
Dolly originally said 1,000 a month for up to six months, for each family that lost a home in the wildfire. More than 700 families have signed up for assistance so far. That’s potentially 4.2 million dollars that will be paid in the next 6 months. Probably closer to 5 million. That’s serious money. Im very impressed that they are distributing the assistance checks so quickly. No red tape. No promises of getting it in a few weeks or months. Dolly rocks. She knows how badly these families need funds to rent a new home, buy groceries, clothes and so on. [https://dollywoodfoundation.org](https://dollywoodfoundation.org) > [@](#): > > The CARE MORE Assistance Center located at LeConte Center (2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863) will open on December 15, 16, 19 & 20 from 10am to 7pm. > > When will I receive my check? > Applications will be processed on site and you will receive it the day of your visit. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/26 "2016-12-09T14:29:01Z")
> [@Maastricht](#): > > Miley Cyrus is actually Dolly’s godchild. > > Dolly rocks. [Dolly and Miley duet.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6H4r1kWqSM) Has anyone mentioned that Dolly rocks? ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/27 "2016-12-12T05:09:42Z")
Even more big names have agreed to perform at Dolly’s Telethon. I posted the other names a few days ago. This is shaping up to be one heck of a musical event. Maybe Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo will drop by. 😃 I know it’s all about raising money. But, I’m really looking forward to seeing these performances. I didn’t know Don McLean was even still performing. Bye bye Miss American Pie drove my Chevy to the levy and the fire dept made it dry. > **[Hank Williams Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Alabama, more added to Dolly Parton's...](https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/12/11/hank-williams-jr-cyndi-lauper-alabama-more-added-dolly-partons-telethon/95310016/)** > > The list of celebrities and musicians joining Dolly Parton's telethon is growing by the day.Hank Williams Jr. > [@](#): > > The list of celebrities and musicians joining Dolly Parton’s telethon is growing by the day. > > Hank Williams Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Alabama, Don McLean, Ronnie dunn, Jamey Johnson and Lauren Alaina have been added to the lineup for Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefits for the My People Fund, which will air on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. on GAC, AXS TV, RFD, The Heartland Network, [USAToday.com](http://USAToday.com), [Tennessean.com](http://Tennessean.com), [Knoxnews.com](http://Knoxnews.com), [dnj.com](http://dnj.com) and other USA Today National Networks. ---
**Author:** ![Skammer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skammer/32/143_2.png) [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/28 "2016-12-12T15:12:13Z")
I’m a little surprised this hasn’t been picked up by any higher-tier cable networks like TNN or CMT (but I haven’t had cable for a couple of years so maybe I don’t know what I’m talking about). Also surprised that none of the local TV stations in Nashville/Knoxville/Chattanooga are broadcasting it over the air, at least to my knowledge. I’m glad it will at least be available streaming at the links given above. ---
**Author:** ![Orwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/dfb087/32.png) [@Orwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orwell)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/29 "2016-12-12T15:24:27Z")
> [@Skammer](#): > > I’m a little surprised this hasn’t been picked up by any higher-tier cable networks like TNN or CMT (but I haven’t had cable for a couple of years so maybe I don’t know what I’m talking about). Also surprised that none of the local TV stations in Nashville/Knoxville/Chattanooga are broadcasting it over the air, at least to my knowledge. I’m glad it will at least be available streaming at the links given above. I am, too. I do see on my cable system that it is being shown on RFDTV, in addition to GAC. Neither of those are as widely available as other channels, though. I suspect that it may be shown at later dates on other networks, but that doesn’t help the fundraising. I already sent money to Dolly’s Foundation for the fire victims. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/30 "2016-12-12T19:39:15Z")
Good on Dolly. She’s a class act - big boobs, bad wigs and all. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2016, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/31 "2016-12-14T01:48:55Z")
Wow. Paul Simon just donated $100K. StG ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2016, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/32 "2016-12-14T02:01:33Z")
Tyler Swift donated $100k too. I’m enjoying the performances. Most of them don’t have their bands. I enjoy really basic stripped down music. It’s like you dropped by Allison Krause home and heard a jam session. I wish they had a small audience. Even 20 people would add energy to the performances. I know this was set up quickly with little rehearsal. ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/33 "2016-12-14T02:11:18Z")
Deirks Bentley gave $100K, too. But I guess I wouldn’t think of Paul Simon supporting TN. $50K from Kid Rock, but he has ties to Nashville. StG ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2016, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552/34 "2016-12-14T03:56:34Z")
It’ll be interesting to see how much money gets raised. They added an extra 800 number to handle all the calls. I think they probably did ok. Kenny Rogers is retiring after his current tour. This may have been the last time he performed with Dolly. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dolly-parton-helping-families-that-lost-homes-in-gatlinburg-wildfires/773552.md?page=1)