Southern Illinois Classic Country

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Dolly Parton Reveals Plans To Open Museum In Nashville

Dolly Parton has revealed that she plans to open a museum in Nashville within the next couple of years.

"I'm going to have a museum here [in Nashville] pretty soon," Parton told the Tennessean.

Parton, who already has the Chasing Rainbows Museum inside her iconic Dollywood Theme Park, revealed that she wants to open another closer to "home."

"We have the museum at Dollywood, of course, but I would love to have something here since this is really my home," Parton added.

She said the museum might be part of "a larger complex, like a 'Dolly Center' or something that includes the museum. That's kind of where my thinking is."

(Photo: Stacie Huckeba)

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Eric Church, Manager John Peets Launch Solid Entertainment

Eric Church has announced the formation of Solid Entertainment, which brings all his endeavors under one umbrella organization.

The company, conceived as an "all-inclusive enterprise," will oversee investments surrounding his new SiriusXM Channel "Outsiders Radio"; downtown Nashville venue, bar and restaurant, Chief's; in-house merchandise operation; and his fan club, the Church Choir.

The country music singer-songwriter launched Solid Entertainment in partnership with his longtime manager John Peets.

Marshall Alexander will head Team Solid Entertainment in the President's role.

"I'm incredibly proud of the path we've taken to get to this point in all our careers and to have experienced so much of it together," Church said in a statement. "As our business continues to expand in different areas, it was important to me to establish a team of people that is focused on this growth."

"None of us got into music for the business of it, yet it's part of how we are our most creative selves: through finding those other avenues for connection. It's humbling to be in a position where such incredibly talented people want to focus on the future together," he added.

Peets said he is very proud to take their professional relationship to the next level.

"We have been working creatively together since 2004, and Solid Entertainment represents a fresh look and a continued commitment to all that we have built," Peets added. "I look forward to adding to this foundation with an eye towards all that is to come with the ongoing expansion of Eric's empire."

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Lainey Wilson Debuts Another New Song 'New Friends' On 'Yellowstone'

Lainey Wilson debuted another new original song, "New Friends," during an episode of Paramount Network's smash hit series "Yellowstone."

Wilson stars as a country music singer named "Abby," a role that co-creator Taylor Sheridan made specifically for her, who befriends "Ryan," a ranch hand at Yellowstone and a livestock agent, played by Ian Bohen. Wilson will continue to sing original music throughout the season.

Wilson's first original track featured in the new season, "Smell Like Smoke," premiered during episode 503 on November 20.

"New Friends" and "Smell Like Smoke" are now part of the digital edition of Bell Bottom Country, Wilson's latest album.

Bell Bottom Country is the second major label studio album by Wilson. Her fourth album overall, it follows 2021's Sayin' What I'm Thinkin' and was released via BBR Music Group on October 28, 2022.

(Photo: Alex Berger)

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