Dolly Parton Praises Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for $2M Donation

In a video posted to her social media channels on July 3, the 78-year-old icon expressed her gratitude for the couple’s generosity. Dressed in a festive red-and-blue ensemble, Parton jokingly asked to be the godmother of the couple’s future child, praising them for making charity a central pillar of their lives. She emphasized that the funds would allow the Dollywood Foundation to expand its mission to help children dream, learn, and grow through increased access to books.

Founded in 1995, the Imagination Library has grown from a local initiative in Sevier County, Tennessee, into a global literacy powerhouse operating in countries including Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Ireland. Despite its success, the organization has faced fiscal headwinds recently, with states like Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky scaling back government funding. Supporters have lauded the donation as a tangible investment in childhood literacy, noting that the contribution arrives at a critical moment for the program's reach.