25/08/2026
Farewell Dolly Parton — My Birthday Twin
Today, my heart is heavy as I bid farewell to one of the greatest musical voices and storytellers the world has ever known — Dolly Parton. To millions she was the Queen of Country Music, but to me, she was something even more personal: an inspiration.
We shared a birthday — January 19. On the very day Dolly celebrated her 30th birthday, I was born in Zimbabwe. Though we never met, her music became part of my journey, shaping my songwriting and teaching me that simplicity and sincerity can make a song timeless.
Her melodies travelled farther than geography, crossing borders and generations. Even here in Zimbabwe, her artistry found a place in my heart and influenced songs like When The Fresh Summer Roses Bloom.
Dolly may be gone, but her music will reign forever. Rest peacefully, my birthday twin, my inspiration, and a legend the world will never forget.
👉 Read the full tribute on Les GoneX Times:
Dolly Parton By John Mutsengi – The Great GoneX Today, my heart is heavy as I bid farewell to one of the greatest musical voice...