Dolly Parton is the subject of A&E's upcoming Biography: Dolly, and in an unreleased clip from the special -- which Billboard premieres exclusively below -- Lady Antebellum and Lily Tomlin praise the country icon and actress for her multifaceted talents.
Following a clip of Parton singing “9 to 5,” Lady Antebellum discuss Parton’s impact on bringing country music to a bigger audience. “A song like ‘9 to 5,’ everyone could relate to,” Hillary Scott says. “From a woman’s standpoint, a lot of those lyrics are hitting on some hot buttons that we’re still talking about today.” Adds bandmate Charles Kelley: “She gave country music a wider audience, she made it even more popular.” Biography: Dolly premieres April 12 at 8 p.m.
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