Dolly Parton

The connection between a country music legend and the football icon is a surprising one.

It's an all-time classic.

It's one of many throwback pictures Parton has been sharing on social media lately.

She recreated her iconic 'Playboy' cover from 1978 at 75.

What a lineup!

On July 16, 1986, Parton opened her theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

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Talking to Taste of Country Nights, Pearce re-lived the invite and filled in some holes in the narrative.

Including photos with Mick Jagger, Carol Burnett, John Belushi and more.

"Dreams come true… sometimes even better than you dare to dream."

It must have seemed like a good idea on paper.

On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You" started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts.