Dolly Parton’s Brother Beat Her up After She Told This Lie About Her Home Life at School

Dolly Parton is famous for saying: “We didn’t have any money, but we were rich in things that money don’t buy. You know, like love and kindness.” She wore her coat of many colors with pride, after all. But even Parton was sometimes embarrassed about her family’s financial situation. One day at school, she told a lie that made it seem like her family had more money than they did. Her brother, who was in the same class as her, didn’t rat her out. But he did beat her up on the way home and tattle to their parents. 

Dolly Parton speaking into a microphone in a silver outfit.
Dolly Parton | by Beth Gwinn/Redferns

Dolly Parton’s ‘mean’ brother Denver

With 11 siblings, there was bound to be one or two in the bunch Parton didn’t get along with. Denver was definitely that sibling for the “Jolene” singer. 

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