# @thirteenwnet on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=smJ8Tph57m0
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-25T15:23:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** THIRTEEN (@thirteenwnet) — https://gondola.cc/thirteenwnet

## Caption

In honor of 9/25 (9 to 5), THIRTEEN celebrates the life, music, and legacy of country music icon, actress, and philanthropist Dolly Parton. In May 2016, THIRTEEN's "MetroFocus" host Rafael Pi Roman spoke with Dolly Parton about her legendary career and the international popularity of her classic song, "Coat of Many Colors." Dolly shares the true story behind her mother sewing the famous coat from rags, how the song speaks to overcoming bullying and adversity, and why it remains her favorite song to perform on stage. She also reflects on growing up in rural Tennessee, her early dreams of performing on the Grand Ole Opry, and offers inspiring advice for New York City youth about achieving their dreams.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 1,967
- **Likes:** 11
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Tags

metrofocus, dollypartonday, 9to5day, countrymusic, coatofmanycolors, 9to5, pbs, dollyparton, 925day, thirteen, inspiration

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