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Dolly Parton announces new Netflix series based on her songs

The eight-episode anthology will tug at your heartstrings! - by Mark Brook
  • 06 Nov 2019

Dolly Parton is regarded as one of country music’s greatest singer-songwriters.

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And on Wednesday, the 73-year-old took to Instagram to reveal that her songs have been reimagined as eight stories for a new Netflix series called Heartstrings.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of turning my songs and stories into movies for the world to see…and here they are,” Dolly captioned a first-look promo for upcoming series.

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Dolly Parton is regarded as one of country music’s greatest singer-songwriters.

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She added: “Eight stories inspired by eight of my songs!”

The series, which features both new and old songs, will also include special appearances by Dolly, who will appear as a character in the stories.

Joining the 73-year-old songstress will be veteran actresses Kathleen Turner, Ginnifer Goodwin, Delta Burke, Melissa Leo and Julianne Hough. 

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Dolly took to Instagram to reveal that her songs have been reimagined as eight stories for a new Netflix series called Heartstrings.

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Julianne, who is most recognisable from her roles in Safe Haven and Footloose, will portray Jolene, one of Dolly’s most iconic characters from her songs.

Dolly's latest Netflix series comes after the success of her first project with the streaming network, Dumplin’, which starred Jennifer Aniston.

Fans were quick to take to social media and share in their excitement upon hearing the news of the upcoming series, with one person writing: “OMG!! OMG!! OMG!!”

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Julianne, who is most recognisable from her roles in Safe Haven and Footloose, will portray Jolene, one of Dolly’s most iconic characters in her songs.

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Another person wrote: “Thank you so much for finally sharing a trailer, Dolly. Really looking forward to see @colinodonoghue1 and #ginnifergoodwin in this.”

A third person added: “OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS DOLLY! So looking forward to this and seeing @colinodonoghue1 as JJ Sneed!!”

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Dolly's latest Netflix series comes after the success of her first project with the streaming network, Dumplin’, which starred Jennifer Aniston.

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