Birthday Girl's Life
Where was Denise born?
San Antonio, TX
What is Denise's favorite flower?
Hydrangea
This Dolly hit asks a woman with “flaming locks of auburn hair” not to take her man.
Jolene
This singer released “Stayin’ Alive” in 1977.
Who are the Bee Gees?
Dolly was born in this U.S. state.
What is Tennessee?
Where did Denise go to college?
Texas State University
What food does Denise refuse to eat?
Tomatoes
This Dolly hit asks a woman with “flaming locks of auburn hair” not to take her man.
9 to 5
This 1978 movie musical starred John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
What is “Grease”?
This 1980 movie starred Dolly, Lily Tomlin, and Jane Fonda.
What is 9 to 5?
Where did Denise go to high school?
Roosevelt High School
What is her favorite (non alcoholic) drink?
Half and half iced tea
Dolly first recorded this heartfelt ballad in 1973, later re-recording it as a duet with Whitney Houston’s famous version
I Will Always Love You
This arcade game featuring a yellow character eating dots was released in 1980.
What is “Pac-Man”?
Dolly wrote “Jolene” and this famous love song on the same day.
What is “I Will Always Love You”?
What was her very first job?
Caramel Corn Stand
What is Denise's go to karaoke song?
This cheerful tune tells the story of a girl from humble beginnings who becomes “a legend in her time” thanks to a kind gesture.
Coat of Many Colors
This song by Queen became an anthem at sports events starting in 1977.
What is “We Will Rock You”?
Dolly opened her theme park Dollywood in this decade.
1980s
Where did Tom and Denise meet?
A friends wedding
What is Denise's favorite Dolly Parton song?
9 to 5
This upbeat 1983 duet with Kenny Rogers topped the Billboard charts and is named after a place “that is what we are.”
Islands in the Stream
This was the first music video ever played on MTV in 1981
What is “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles?
Dolly’s literacy program, the Imagination Library, was inspired by this family member’s inability to read.
Who is her father?