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Dolly Parton performed the halftime show at the Cowboys–Commanders game on Thanksgiving in Arlington, Texas. I imagine artists are instructed not to give even the appearance of favoring one team over another. But really, if you lead Dolly to Dallas Cowboy cheerleader country, Dolly must partake in the polyester, spandex, and sequins. And so Dolly donned her best wig and cheerleader costume and looked smokin’ hot at 77, and the world was better for it. The world is also better for this: Dolly marked the start of the 2023 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign (they were sponsors of the halftime show) with a $1 million pledge. Good Golly Miss Dolly!
The Salvation Army’s 133rd Red Kettle Campaign received a massive contribution soon after launching for the season.
The campaign kicked off with a halftime performance by music legend Dolly Parton Thursday during the Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders game at AT&T Stadium.
“I am so proud to have kicked off the giving season with my Red Kettle Kickoff performance!” the superstar posted on X. “Every dollar you give to @SalvationArmyUS helps your neighbors in need during the holidays and all year long.”
Salvation Army officials say Red Kettle donations have dipped in recent years, reaching $102 million in 2022, versus $126 million in 2019.
This may be due to continuing financial struggles from the pandemic and rising inflation, as well as the fact that less people carry cash.
To lend a hand, Parton – an avid philanthropist and author – pledged a whopping $1 million to the cause.
“Dolly’s contagious energy and positive spirit are just what we need to support The Salvation Army’s enormous effort to make this holiday bright for millions of individuals and families in need,” said Charlotte Jones, executive vice president and chief brand officer for the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairperson for The Salvation Army.
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If you’re surprised by any of this news then you don’t know Dolly! She only looks cheap, but her deeds are solid gold. I am in awe (and envy) of Dolly’s energy. She just released her album Rockstar (which she recorded to make good on being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), is working on a musical of her life for Broadway, runs her Imagination Library, has a pet line called Doggy Parton, and the list goes on! And don’t even mention retirement to her, she’s already said she’d rather “drop dead in the middle of a song” than retire. Meanwhile, I’m about half her age and am exhausted just thinking about the number and variety of Spanx it would take to get me into that Dallas Cowboys cheerleader outfit.
Good work Dolly, once again. If you don’t have time or carry cash to give to red kettles in your neighborhood, there are ways to donate online. And in honor of her generous pledge, I respectfully request that The Salvation Army mix up the usual Santa collectors by dispatching a few Dollys to the streets this year. But it may stir up trouble to suggest that Dolly collectors would outperform Santa collectors, so I definitely won’t do that.
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