(PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – From growing up in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dolly Parton is bringing her world-wide fame home to the stage at her theme park, Dollywood, and the songs that millions of people sing to.
From the Heart – The Life and Music of Dolly Parton, is back for the 2026 season during the I Will Always Love You Festival through April 12. The show will continue through June 5.
The award-willing musical journey is an original production that showcases the Smoky Mountain Songbird’s earliest songs and most recent hits.

FROM DOLLYWOOD:
In this instant classic, Dolly’s remarkable story is told in an inspirational and uplifting way as guests experience the emotional pull she faced as she left everything she had known in Sevier County to move to Nashville in pursuit of her dreams. “From the Heart” phenomenally tells Dolly’s exceptional story through her own narration and legendary music catalog.
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From the Heart Performance times at Dollywood:
- March 17 – 21 at 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
- March 24-28 at 12:30, 2:30, 4:30
Check Dollywood.com for other dates and showtime information.

2 Responses
This was really awesome recreation. Would love see this live.
I hope you get to this spring!