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Dolly’s songs and stories are told through a multimedia symphonic experience led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez

Pacific Symphony celebrates the artistry of one of America’s most beloved storytellers with “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony.” The breathtaking multimedia experience features Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. With a cast of phenomenal guest vocalists and musicians, along with new and innovative orchestrations by David Hamilton, the event features Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat Of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to Dolly’s personal favorites and a selection from her upcoming Broadway musical.

Led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, “Dolly Parton’s Threads; My Songs in Symphony” takes place Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, at 8 p.m., at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa. 

“The threads of my life are woven together through my songs. That's why this project, Threads: My Songs in Symphony, is so special to me,” said Dolly Parton. “It's all about sharing my music and my musical journey with audiences in a new way!”

“It’s a joy to collaborate with Dolly Parton and her outstanding team on this special symphonic presentation of her songs and stories,” said Lopez-Yañez. “With Dolly on screen sharing the stories behind her music, the orchestra, and her hand-picked cast of vocalists and band, you’ll experience the emotional heart of each tune in a way you’ve never heard before!”

From heartfelt ballads to iconic country anthems, this special event honors the timeless music and storytelling that makes Dolly Parton a global icon. Guest vocalists include Katelyn Drye (from the married duo The Dryes), Hollie Hammel (LA/Nashville recording artist) and Julie Williams (of “Color Me Country” and a Black Opry artist). 

Additional artists include Derek Drye (acoustic guitar/dobro/lap steel/vocals), Lindsey Miller (electric/acoustic guitar), Dean Berner (banjo/mandolin), Craig Nelson (bass guitar), Ross McReynolds (drums) and Dustin Knock (technical director). 

Tickets range from $50-$182. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (714) 755-5799 or visit PacificSymphony.org.

The Pacific Symphony performances are underwritten by Sharon J. and Thomas E. Malloy Family. 

“Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony” is produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing. Future performances of “Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony” can be found at dollysymphony.com. 

About Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered multi-hyphenate of all time and was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her current album “Rockstar” made history by scoring the biggest album debut sales week of her seven-decade career and earning her six #1s on the Billboard charts - Top Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Country Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, and Independent Albums. The landmark album also claimed the #3 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, her highest position ever. Achieving 27 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Parton is the first artist to have topped Billboard's Adult Contemporary, Christian AC Songs, Hot Country Songs, Christian Airplay, Rock Digital Songs, Country Airplay and Dance/Mix Show Airplay radio charts. Parton became the first country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 49 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 120 career-charted singles over the past 50+ years. On October 17, 2023, she released her second New York Times Best Seller coffee table book in a trilogy called “Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.” The first of the series was bestselling coffee table book “Songteller: My Life in Lyrics.”

In 2014, the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide. She has amassed eleven Grammy Awards and 52 nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People's
Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame.

Dolly has the largest fan base of all measured music artists in the YouGov database at #1 with 198 million. She has the #1 Q Score of all performers, solo and group. Dolly is one of only 25 celebrities in the E-poll database to have an E-score of 100 and has maintained that perfect rating for 8 years. She recently won Best Brand Award, Celebrity, Influencer and Fashion at the 2023 Licensing International Excellence Awards.

To date, Parton has donated over 255 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library. Her children's book, “Coat of Many Colors,” was dedicated to the Library of Congress to honor the Imagination Library's 100 millionth book donation. In March of 2022, Parton released the book “Run Rose Run” which she co-authored with James Patterson which sat at # 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers List for 5 weeks, a record for this decade. She also released an accompanying album of the same name with original songs inspired by the book which reached #1 on three charts simultaneously --- Country, Americana/Folk and Bluegrass Albums. From her “Coat of Many Colors” while working “9 to 5,” no dream is too big and no mountain too high for the country girl who turned the world into her stage.

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About Schirmer Theatrical 
Schirmer Theatrical, LLC (part of the Wise Music Group) is a creative producer of fully licensed film with live orchestra concerts, high-end immersive symphonic experiences, and theatrical concert productions, producing over 150 concerts around the globe each year.

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About Pacific Symphony
Pacific Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the United States in the past 50 years and is ranked among the top orchestras in the U.S. by the League of American Orchestras. Founded in 1978, the Symphony has been led for 35 years by Carl St.Clair who is honored with the title of Music Director Laureate starting in the 2025-26 season. In 2024, Alexander Shelley was named Artistic and Music Director Designate for the 2025–26 season and will begin his full-time tenure in the 2026–27 season, marking a bold new chapter in the Symphony’s artistic evolution. 

Pacific Symphony features an expansive range of programming through the Classical Series, the beloved Pops Series led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, SummerFest at the Great Park Live Amphitheater in Irvine, and engaging Family Musical Mornings concerts for young children and their families. Signature cultural concerts for Lunar New Year and Nowruz are joyful musical celebrations that promote understanding and appreciation of the arts from around the world—a priority for Pacific Symphony, which is dedicated to the power of music to unite and inspire. The Symphony in the Cities program brings free outdoor concerts and interactive musical activities to cities across Orange County, making live symphonic music accessible to all.

With a purpose to lift the human spirit through the power of music, the Symphony is a cornerstone of the cultural landscape of Southern California, enriching lives and bringing communities together through creative and diverse programming. As the resident orchestra of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the Symphony presents more than 100 concerts and events each year and a rich array of education and community engagement programs, reaching more than 300,000 residents of all ages.

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