Hard to believe. I am not a huge country western fan or even a moderate fan but I have always loved Dolly Parton. When I was a kid I used to see her on TV with Porter Wagner. She would come down from the rafters on a swing and during the commercials, she would pull dish towels out of a box of Duz (or something like that). But her voice and her little girl giggle always got to me. Later, as an adult, I started really listening to her and decided I liked the songs and I admired her ability to play instruments and write the music as well as sing it. Then, I found out she could act too. Amazing. Talented woman. I heard her in concert and she cracked me up with her stories. She always pokes fun at herself and is always kind about other people. In a business that is cut throat at best, she never speaks evil of anyone and (this is really big) she is a tremendous business woman. She has been successful in a man’s world, looks quite a bit like a flashy hooker (her words), sings like an angel, has an extreme work ethic, and is a decent human being. I’d say she qualifies for role model. (Except for maybe the clothes and hair.)