Dolly Parton Organizing Tennessee Wildfire Relief Telethon

(Radio.com) Dolly Parton is in the process of organizing a telethon to support wildfire victims around Gatlinburg, Tennessee. MusicRow reports that the event will be held on December 13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

'I know there are a lot of great events being planned to help the people of East Tennessee, however, I am planning a telethon to support the 'My People Fund' where 100 percent of the money will help those who lost their homes in the wildfire. I am planning on doing this on December 13 in Nashville, Tennessee," the singer says.

Parton previously announced the My People Fund, through which $1,000 a month will be provided for six months to families who lost their homes in the fires. Read more here.

Dolly Parton Music, DVDs, Books and more Dolly Parton T-shirts and Posters More Dolly Parton News Share this article Related Stories Dolly Parton's Husband Carl Dean Dead At 82 Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony Vocalists Announced Dolly Parton Launches Dolly Wines Pinot Noir for Valentine's Day Dolly Parton Musical To Premiere In Nashville Ahead Of Broadway Launch Dolly Parton Struck Gold With Rockstar (2024 In Review)