Dolly Parton released her 43rd studio album called Pure & Simple last week. Dolly is just adding another page to her storied career that has inspired countless artist, both male and female. The country music icon admits that when she was starting out, she had no idea that her career would lead to this, but to be an inspiration to people makes her feel proud. For all things Dolly–head over to Dolly Parton dot com, or just click HERE

  Dolly Parton didn’t set out to be an inspiration, but she’s proud that she is. (:14)
“You don’t know what you’re going to mean to people when you’re starting out…at my age now looking back and thinking that I have been an inspiration, and some sort of a guide post in someways as a woman makes me feel proud.”