A rare, heartfelt conversation with country royalty — recorded just 10 days before the world lost Dolly Parton.

Beloved recording artist and actress Stella Parton, sister of the late Dolly Parton, joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a warm, funny, and deeply moving episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream.

This episode was filmed 10 days before Dolly’s passing on August 25, 2026.

Stella shares:

Growing up in the legendary Parton family and what it was really like being Dolly’s sister

Building her own career as a recording artist and actress

Classic country music stories, Nashville memories, and life on the road

Faith, family, and the love that held the Partons together

The joy, challenges, and lessons of a lifetime in entertainment

A tender look at sisterhood, legacy, and the dreams that still matter

If you love Dolly Parton, the Parton family, classic country music, or stories of faith and family — this conversation is especially meaningful now.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Stella’s warm welcome

02:20 – Growing up Parton

08:40 – Building her own music career

14:10 – Acting, Nashville & unforgettable stories

20:30 – Life with Dolly and the Parton family

27:15 – Faith, family & staying grounded

34:50 – What Stella is passionate about now

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