The term living legend is saved for a rare few–but it completely applies to Dolly Parton. The country music legend is about to release her 43rd studio album on Friday August 19th. Pure & Simple is the latest album from Dolly that adds to her career that has inspired countless artists. Dolly is always asked for advice, especially from young female artists, and she says that whether it’s a boy or girl…but especially for girls, her advice is pure & simple…”just to be true to yourself.” Through her years of experience Dolly knows that “You got to know who you are, you got to know your own strengths, and your own talent, you gotta be willing to stand up for what you believe, and not sacrifice your principles and values, you know, just to get a head.”

  Dolly Parton shares the advice that she gives to young female artists. (:31)
“Well, I think it’s the same advice that I’d give to anybody, boy or girl, but especially girls…is just to be true to yourself. You know that old saying of ‘to thine old self be true’–there’s so much to that, and I have felt that and thought that so many times through the years. You got to know who you are, you got to know your own strengths, and your own talent, you gotta be willing to stand up for what you believe, and not sacrifice your principles and values, you know, just to get a head. So, you just need to keep your mind on your business and be true to yourself.”