Dolly Parton Recruits Hank Williams, Jr., Ronnie Dunn & More for Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon
“Every day I’m touched even more by the number of people who are joining us to help raise money for the people of the Smoky Mountains,” said Parton.
The lineup for Dolly Parton’s telethon, Smoky Mountains Rise: A Benefit for the My People Fund, continues to grow with the addition of several celebrities.
Joining the already impressive list of guests slated for tomorrow’s three-hour special is Hank Williams Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Alabama, Don McLean, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson and Lauren Alaina.
The new list of artists join the previously announced lineup including Reba, Alison Krauss, Kenny Rogers, Chris Stapleton, Chris Young, Big & Rich, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, LOCASH, Chris Janson and Montgomery Gentry.
“Every day I’m touched even more by the number of people who are joining us to help raise money for the people of the Smoky Mountains,” said Parton. “It is a special place and I’m honored that these people care so much about what we’re doing through the My People Fund to help those who have lost everything due to the wildfires.”
A number of stars have also joined the cause by signing up to answer phones and take donations. Paula Deen and her sons Bobby and Jamie, RaeLynn, Dailey & Vincent, Moonshiners’ Mark & Digger, T.G. Sheppard, Jason Crabb, Larry Gatlin, comedian Henry Cho, Tim Rushlow and more will man the phone lines.
The telethon will air on broadcast partners AXS TV, RFD and The Heartland Network, while USAToday.com and USA Today National Networks will live stream the telethon through their affiliate sites, including Tennessean.com, Knoxnews.com, commercialappeal.com, jacksonsun.com, theleafchronicle.com, dnj.com, and others. The telethon will also air on the Great American Country (GAC) network.
Parton’s My People Fund will provide $1000 each month to the families of Sevier County who lost their homes and belongings in the recent Smoky Mountain wildfires. Those affected can apply for help at dollywoodfoundation.org.
Viewers will be able to call 1-866-CARE MORE to donate to the foundation. Anyone who would like to make a tax-deductible donation can visit dollywoodfoundation.org for more information. Donations via mail can be sent to My People Fund, c/o Dollywood Foundation, 111 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863.
The telethon will air on Tuesday, December 13, at 8 p.m. ET.
