Dolly Parton played '9 to 5' with her nails in 1981: 'The newest instrument on the market'
Dolly Parton discussed her journey from country music to Hollywood in a 1981 interview about "9 to 5."
Dolly Parton discussed her journey from country music to Hollywood in a 1981 interview about "9 to 5."
Dolly Parton, the 10-time Grammy-winning country singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist known as the "Queen of Country," has died at age 80.
In an extended 1981 interview on Hearst Television's KCRA 3, Parton opened up about her transition from country music to Hollywood stardom, and demonstrated how she used her fingernails to help set a rhythm while working on "9 to 5."
WATCH the full interview in the video above.
"Ladies and gentlemen, you are now viewing the newest instrument on the market," she joked.
Parton talked about beginning her career in Tennessee before moving to Nashville in 1964.
"I've been looking like this for a long, long time," she said of her iconic image.
Her acting debut in "9 to 5" marked a new chapter, showcasing her comedic talents alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
During the interview, Parton also shared her excitement about an upcoming musical comedy with Burt Reynolds, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."
Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond — the rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics.
She wrote hundreds of songs, including classics like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” that totaled more than 100 million worldwide sales and more than 1 billion online streams.
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