In this special episode of Bend, Snap and Chat, Cristie and Drake celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton.

For Drake, Dolly has been part of a lifelong connection to country music. For Cristie, that connection came through a different door: movies like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, Christmas music, Dolly’s humour, philanthropy, fierce business sense and the unforgettable woman behind the rhinestones.

Together, we explore how Dolly became so much more than a country music icon.

We talk about her incredible songwriting and songs like “Jolene” her impact on women and the feminist legacy of 9 to 5, and what it meant to watch a woman build an empire while refusing to become anything other than completely, unapologetically herself.

We also look at the quieter legacy behind the fame: her extraordinary philanthropy, the millions of books given to children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, her commitment to education, disaster relief and her beloved Tennessee community, and the generosity that became such an important part of who she was.

Cristie shares why Dolly will forever remind her of her youngest niece singing “Jolene” at just two years old, while she and Drake reflect on something that has stood out in the tributes following Dolly’s passing: people aren't only remembering what she accomplished. They're remembering how she made people feel.

Finally, we explore the spiritual side of legacy and what happens when millions of people collectively remember someone's kindness, joy and light. In a world that can feel increasingly divided, perhaps Dolly leaves us with a beautifully simple reminder:

Choose kindness. Choose love. Choose the light. ✨

💗 What does Dolly Parton mean to you? Share your favourite Dolly song, movie, memory or story with us in the comments.

Because life bends us all... but some people leave a little more sparkle behind.

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