Dolly Parton Opens Up About How Her Fashion Style Got Her 'Whipped' By Her Grandfather
October 18, 2023
Dolly Parton stated in her younger years, her style caused problems, resulting in her being “whipped” for how she dressed.
Parents, and even grandparents, are empowered by God with authority over children and grandchildren. That discipline is intended to instruct and inform a child about the difference between right and wrong. No one enjoys discipline and hearing they are wrong. But it is necessary at certain junctures in life. Sometimes that correction and redirection can be harsh, unfair and unwarranted.
RELATED: Dolly Parton's Faith Has Been Her 'Guiding Light' And What She Has To Say About It Is So Inspiring
In an interview, Dolly Parton recalled how she was disciplined as a youngster for how she dressed. She mentioned that her grandfather, a preacher, would even use physical force to try and correct her style choices.
“I’m very sensitive. I didn’t like being disciplined – it hurt my feelings so bad to be scolded or whipped or whatever,” Dolly said, according to People.
However, her grandfather’s attempts to improve Dolly's fashion choices did not work. Instead, she admits she was “willing to pay for it” to wear what she wanted.
RELATED: Beloved Singer Dolly Parton, Age 77, Gets Candid About What It Takes To Be Dolly
“But sometimes there’s just that part of you that’s willing, if you want something bad enough, to go for it,” the 77-year-old stated.
Dolly Mentioned Who Inspired Her Fashion Choices Growing Up
As to who Dolly looked to for inspiration for her clothing and makeup growing up, she states that it was, in fact, an individual people referred to as the “town tramp.”
Despite that less-than-pleasant moniker, Dolly loved the way the woman dressed. She even vowed, “That’s what I’m gonna be when I grow up.”
Dolly gave specific details about how the woman dressed, even down to her fingernails and lipstick.
RELATED: Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John Sang 'Jolene' Before the Singer's Death & It's Stunning
“She had bright red lipstick, long red fingernails,” Dolly said, according to People. “She had high-heeled shoes, little floating plastic goldfish in the heels of them, short skirts, low-cut tops, and I just thought she was beautiful.”
Sure, everyone should consider how they dress and how they present themselves to the world. But when it comes down to it, what does someone’s style choices really matter? Not much at all.
People should be much more concerned about the state of someone’s heart. For it’s the heart that God looks at, cares about and judges.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Dolly Parton And Dionne Warwick Duet Of 'Peace Like A River' Brings On The Chills
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not take note of his face or how tall he is, because I will not have him. For the Lord’s view is not man’s; man takes note of the outer form, but the Lord sees the heart.’” – 1 Samuel 16:7
WATCH: Dolly Parton Talks About Fashion, New Book And Album
LISTEN: Justin Bieber Proclaims God's Love By Singing Beloved Worship Song For Millions Of Followers
h/t: People & The Guardian
Featured Image Credit: YouTube.com/CBS Mornings
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for the Person Who Has Been Burned by Anger - Your Daily Prayer - March 22
Words can wound deeper than we admit, and the pain lingers. This powerful prayer helps you break free from anger’s grip and choose a response that heals instead of harms.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for the Person Who Has Been Burned by Anger - Your Daily Prayer - March 22
Words can wound deeper than we admit, and the pain lingers. This powerful prayer helps you break free from anger’s grip and choose a response that heals instead of harms.
Past Stories
- Heartbroken Parents Take 2-Year-Old Off Life Support And Then Get An Easter Miracle
- Singer Shares A New Take On The Resurrection From This Hillsong Hit
- An Adorable Little Girl Explains The Story Of Easter In The Most Precious And Powerful Way
- 6 Times a Total Stranger Became a 'Good Samaritan' and Saved Someone's Life
- Mysterious Dog Finds a Missing Child, 'It Was a Blessing From God That Day'
- At 88, She Finally Flew for the First Time — With Her Grandson in the Cockpit
- ‘Good Samaritan’ Saves Pregnant Woman From Sinking Car, She Then Has Baby On Her Birthday
- Quieter Now, but Still a Star: 33-Year-Old Cockatiel Sets Guinness World Record
- 19-Year-Old’s Brave Act Saves a Couple — and Earns Many Unexpected Rewards
- I Went Antiquing in France...and God Taught Me This
- Dog Reunited With Family After Going Missing for Almost a Week Following Winter Storm
- Pastor Finds Strength in Faith and Community While Navigating Recovery Following a Sudden Stroke
- St. Patrick's Day Myths and Facts We Bet You Didn't Know
- After Losing Her Sister, This Teacher Found a Beautiful Way to Inspire Kindness in Her Students
- An Arizona Restaurant Gives a Customer a Special Last Meal, and it Was a Huge Blessing
- At 90, Michigan Teacher’s Lifelong Dedication to Her Students Earns Guinness World Record
- When His Family Was Swept Out to Sea, This 13-Year-Old Swam for Four Hours to Save Them
- She Just Dipped Pretzels In Chocolate. And In The End, There Was A Simple Treat With A Powerful Message About JESUS!
- Adorable And Easy Easter Lamb Cake
- One Dad’s Backyard Ice Rink Turns Cold Weather Into Community Connection
- Firefighter Saves Puppies From a Fire, Brings One Home — Then Adopts His Brother Too
- Walking in Obedience Will Make You Look Crazy
- A Food Stand Started by His Mom Is Helping This 14-Year-Old With Autism Thrive
- Welcoming Quintuplets Turned This Family of 4 Into a Family of 9: “I Think It’s a Miracle”
- Kindergartener Celebrates 100th Day of School With 100-Year-Old Great-Grandpa
- Actress Danica McKellar Celebrates Easter by Sharing Some of Her Christian Testimony
- FedEx Worker Gives Birth at Work, After Not Knowing She Was Actually Pregnant
- Grieving Woman Made a Cemetery Her Home Until Kindness Changed Her Life Forever
- California Dentist’s Therapy Dog Helps Calm Anxious Patients One Visit at a Time
- A Simple Shopping Trip Led This Woman to Help a 92-Year-Old Finally Retire
- When Someone Says 'I Am No Longer a Christian'
- He Survived the Night With Prayers After Getting Lost On a Hike, Clinging to Jesus and His Faith
- 10 Great Christian Contemporary Easter Songs
- A Fire Broke Out So a UPS Driver and Caring Neighbors Rushed to Save 101-Year-Old Woman
- 7 Favorite Hymns For An Easter Service
- 10 Easter Songs Make A Stunning Resurrection Medley To Help You Rejoice
- Rejoice with These Top Easter Songs for Worship and Praise
- 90-Year-Old Navy Veteran Goes Parasailing and Brings His Doctor Along to Fulfill a Promise
- Her Childhood Pen Pal Turned Out to Be the OB-GYN Who Delivered Her Kids
- 9 Easy Easter Crafts And Decorations To Celebrate The Resurrection Of Jesus
- Easter Bible Quotes - Scriptures about Easter
- At 81, This Grandma Turned Minecraft Into a Way to Help Pay for Her Grandson’s Cancer Care
- A Lunch Lady’s Brave Act Saves a Student, and Her Community Shows Their Gratitude
- Special Education Teacher Plans First Overnight Trip for Special Needs Students, and it's a Blessing
- After More Than 40 Years as Neighbors, a Senior Couple Says Yes to Forever
- Built Different or Just Prepared
- 18-Year-Old Climber Survives a 260-Foot Fall Down a Mountain Against All Odds
- A 1929 Firefighter’s Heroic Rescue Still Connects Two Families Generations Later
- Dogwood Tree Legend Tells The Story Of Jesus' Crucifixion
- Crossing Guard Goes the Extra Mile and Helps Child Across Flooded Waters
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin’s Powerful Live Rendition of ‘The First Hymn’ Will Stir Your Soul
Anne Wilson Anne Wilson ‘Hold Your Horses’ Official Music Video
toby mac TobyMac Drops ‘Heaven On My Mind’ Official Music Video
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever
Anne Wilson Anne Wilson's Powerful ‘God Story’ Official Music Video
Blog
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.