Netflix Confirms Series Based on Music of Dolly Parton

Sanctified country music queen Dolly Parton is teaming up with Netflix for a series based on the singer’s music, the streamer announced Monday.

Over the course of her 50-year career, Parton has become one of the most successful country musicians in history. She is the end-all, be-all example of a rags (or, in her case, coat of many colors made of rags) to riches story. One of 12 children raised in poverty in rural Tennessee, Parton now has 110 charted singles, two world records and a college course based on her life. She’s even got a pretty famous sheep named after her, since the cell used to create the clone was taken from a ewe’s mammary gland.

On top of all that (and the themepark … and the Oscar nods … and the 47 Grammy nominations), Parton’s getting a Netflix deal, as the streaming service has signed on for an eight-episode anthology series. Each episode will be based on a song by Parton, who will executive produce, contribute music (naturally) and occasionally appear in the show. Parton had a similar arrangement with NBC three years ago, leading to two made-for-TV movies.

“As a songwriter, I have always enjoyed telling stories through my music,” said Parton in a statement. “I am thrilled to be bringing some of my favorite songs to life with Netflix. We hope our show will inspire and entertain families and folks of all generations, and I want to thank the good folks at Netflix and Warner Bros. TV for their incredible support.”