NBC cast Alyvia Lind as the young Dolly Parton in the upcoming TV movie Coat of Many Colors and the country star wanted to deliver the exciting news herself.
“I know that you think you are here to talk to all these business people, but what we’re really here to do is to announce that you have been chosen to play little Dolly in the movie,” Parton told the 7-year-old in the below clip.
The budding star couldn’t contain her excitement and described the moment as “so cool.”
Parton went on to praise the Young and the Restless actress saying she stood out from the other little girls who tried out for the part.
“We auditioned some great little girls and some wonderful ones,” Parton said. “You just had that special little thing.”
Set in Tennessee in 1955, Coat of Many Colors will not center Parton’s musical career, her many hits, or the fact that she's one of country music's most beloved acts. Instead, it will focus on her upbringing and showcase the “tight-knit Parton family as they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy and discover the healing power of love," according to news reports.
Parton, who has 11 siblings, explained that the movie is very "personal" to her.
Watch the clip below and please SHARE with all the country fans you know!
Dolly Parton Surprises Little Dolly
Dolly Parton surprises Alyvia Lind with the big news that she will portray little Dolly in the upcoming NBC movie #CoatOfManyColors.
Posted by NBC on Monday, July 13, 2015
