Today Is Dolly Parton Day – It’s 9/25
"We could all afford to live a little more like Dolly," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in announcing the passage of a bill declaring Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day in the state.
Today is officially Dolly Parton Day in California and numerous cities throughout the United States. The date's significance is clear to those who are fans of the renowned country music artist: the numerical sequence 9-2-5 corresponds to Parton's hit single "9 to 5" from the 1980 film of the same name, in which she played a starring role alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
The Country Music Association will honor Dolly Parton with a live, two-hour television special to commemorate the occasion. Kacey Musgraves is scheduled to perform on the 2026 VMAs in tribute to Dolly Parton.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California expressed his support for the bill, SB931, which designates September 25 as Dolly Parton Day. In his statement, he emphasized the importance of living life with joy, humility, and a generous heart. He stated that the bill not only celebrates Dolly Parton but also encourages people to emulate her positive attributes every year.
The bill's co-sponsor, Senator John Laird of Santa Cruz, highlighted Dolly Parton's impact beyond her music. He emphasized that the state now commemorates her remarkable legacy every September 25th. The bipartisan legislation was also co-authored by Senator Shannon Grove from Bakersfield.
"9 to 5" was a significant record in Parton's career. It became her first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, earned her an Oscar nomination for best original song, and won two Grammy Awards (best country song and best country vocal performance, female). For more details about this iconic hit, readers can refer to Billboard's Forever No. 1 series.
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