Dolly Parton Would Rather Only Wave

I video'd this of Dolly Parton arriving for her show at Boston Opera House on May 5, 2008 (part of Backwoods Barbie World Tour 2008-2009). Notice how she waits seemingly hidden from view outside the car until the elevator comes, rather than sign autographs for the few of us out there! Then she does the quick wave, enters elevator, and then is cornered by her bodyguard! Huh?, there are only her event people in this elevator anyway, sheesh! Too much, Dolly, too much! Then for the record, she didn't sign on her way out, either, but got right into her car. Fans started approaching the car, yelling for her, but there was a police car behind which put on its siren to keep them away. Then this same police car escorted her car out and away. Huh? We're talking about Dolly Parton here, right? So not only big b**bs, but also a big head.

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[WJTV113]

It's not really Dolly's fault for things like this happening; it's her management. Ever since she's been managed by Danny Nozzell [her "bodyguard" in the film clip] and his team so much has changed. It may be good for her, but not so good for her fans. She's become less approachable in the past few years choosing to let many people see her but only certain people meet her. That's why she's now more prone to rushing in to places, only waving at crowds and holding meet-and-greets for her shows.

[ms9]

@WJTV113 thx for the info. but that said, doesn't she choose her mgmt and/or make the rules that they abide by? i would think she must have some say in all this, as it is the image she is projecting out to the world.

[mcdholdem]

I met her that night with a bunch of friends before the show in the dressing room

[ms9]

@mcdholdem that is great, you must have some good connections, else won some fan contest or something?

[Vanceypooh]

her new manager is protecting her from crazy people. shes getting older she has to have protection now. And i dont blame her i have seen some of the freaking cray people that stalk her everywhere she goes. its sad that people are like that.

[ms9]

she wouldn't need to worry about stalkers on her way into this place with all the security detail here. that might be if she's walking alone or something. if what you say is the case, then she needs to strike a balance between greeting fans and avoiding stalkers.

[royaloctopus]

I saw her when she did a concert in Cardiff. When she was leaving she was hushered away by her bodyguard. But as the car pulled away she must have seen people shouting for her and she had the car stop. She came out and signed autographs etc and the 'burly' body guard was telling her to hurry and she said "Shuv off." lol Was so funny. But Dolly is as real as they come. Propper down to earth Lady. :) Sorry she dissapointed you that day.

[Kieran195]

Dolly is the most kind person in the world. It's sad but it's reality that celebrities have to be very security consciousness these days.

[dpfan1982]

Dolly makes time for her fans a lot more than you might ever know. It's amazing how she manages to make time at all, considering how busy she tends to be for the most part. She is still very down-to-earth and very friendly in person. Anyone who criticizes her is simply not looking at the whole picture. There are moments when celebs are not able to give autographs, etc. At least she waves to acknowledge her fans. I bet there are some celebs who don't even do that much.

[yu3p2x1]

She gives a lot to her fans and works very hard to please people. She's been pleasing people all her life. I find she is very gracious here, she's obviously on a tight schedule, takes time to acknowledge and wave; She pours 200 percent of herself in everything and gives enormously to charity, much of which not publicised. Every time she stands out,sings, performs, somebody is ready to applaud and somebody else to criticise. She has to hang on to her soul, nobody owns her.

[WJTV113]

@ms9 I'm sure she does make the rules. I didn't mean to suggest she had no control over anything. What I meant was that her management team [CTK Management] she has chosen and is working with may be taking things a bit far. As I stated this may be good for her but it is not so good for her fans. It's as if for all this time she was very accessible but now she's almost over-protected. She does have a say in everything and she is projecting a certain image to the world, it just has stipulations.

[GreatestSingerEver01]

I met Dolly in Nashville. She is truly a down-to-earth real, beautiful inside and out, absolutely amazing person. She lit up the room when she walked in & the light left when she left. I know people in the music business & everyone has nothing to say but good about Dolly. So, if anyone's questioning her true character, then one only needs to see her own stage. Dolly is Dolly - a beautiful & genuine soul. As far as her waving, maybe she was on a time schedule or there was security concerns?

[mcdholdem]

@ms9 My friends Aunt is her manager or something like that, and lives in Nashville with her.

[LoveFromShinola]

I love Dolly. She's one of the sweetest, kindest celebs out there. The fact that she waved hello, when she was being rushed and that she smiled, that she ACKNOWLEDGED her fans when she didn't have to, says a lot. Is it odd that I know the names of three of the people in the elevator? Her manager, Danny Nozzell, her best friend and PA, Judy Ogle, and her wardrobe designer, Steve Summers. Weird!