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The legendary superstar Dolly Parton brings her “Backwoods Barbie” Tourto the Theater of the Clouds Thu, Aug 7. This is the first time in 4years Dolly Parton will be back to the Rose Quarter.
“I’vealways been a writer. My songs are the door to every dream I’ve everhad and every success I’ve ever achieved,” says Dolly Parton of herincredible career, which has spanned nearly five decades and is showingno signs of slowing down.
An internationally renownedsuperstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributedcountless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penningclassic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit“I Will Always Love You.” With 1977’s crossover hit “Here You ComeAgain,” she successfully erased the line between country and pop musicwithout noticeably altering either her music or her image. “I’m notleaving country,” she said at the time, “I’m just taking it with me.”
Makingher film debut in the 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5, Dolly earned rave reviewsfor her performance and an Oscar nomination for writing the title tune,along with her second and third Grammy Awards. Roles in SteelMagnolias, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, and StraightTalk followed, along with two network television series, made fortelevision movies, network and HBO specials, and guest-starring rolesin series television. In 2006, Dolly earned her second Oscar nominationfor “Travelin’ Thru,” which she wrote for the film Transamerica.
DollyParton is the most honored female country performer of all time.Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards,she has had 25 songs reach number 1 on the Billboard Country charts, arecord for a female artist. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, arecord for any artist, and she has 110 career charted singles over thepast 40 years. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hitscollections, paid digital downloads and compilation usage during herHall of Fame career have reportedly topped a staggering 100 millionrecords world-wide.
She has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 CountryMusic Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 AmericanMusic Awards and is one of only five female artists to win the CountryMusic Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award.
Alwaysdreaming and always looking forward, Dolly is busier than ever. Writingthe music and lyrics for the upcoming Broadway musical version of 9-5,working on various children’s projects, and writing and recording a newalbum, Backwoods Barbie, which released in February 2008; theseprojects are just a few of her many interests at the moment. Thephenomenon of Dolly Parton continues to flourish, as she remains one ofworld’s true superstars.
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Steel Bridge Construction Begins June 1
Transit and auto traffic will be affected as crews install new MAX tracks
Just a reminder: Several TriMet bus lines will be detoured June1-August 30 for MAX track construction on the Steel Bridge in downtownPortland. And starting June 10, the bridge will be closed to all autotraffic as well. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintainedduring construction. Learn more about bus detours
As part of the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail Project, new MAX trackson 5th and 6th avenues are being connected with the existing MAX systemon the Steel Bridge. Learn more about bus detours
June 1-August 30: TriMet buses will not use Steel Bridge; detours in place
June 10-August 24: Steel Bridge closed to all vehicles
August 2-24: MAX will not cross Steel Bridge; shuttle buses provided
Complete transit service information is available at trimet.org. Learnmore about the Portland Mall Light Rail Project and get constructionupdates at portlandmall.org.
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