330. Family, Faith and Country Music with Heidi Parton
August 6, 2024
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330. Family, Faith and Country Music with Heidi Parton
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34:40This episode330. Family, Faith and Country Music with Heidi Parton
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<p>In this episode, we welcome Heidi Parton to the show!
Heidi Parton, niece of the legendary Dolly Parton, shares her incredible story of growing up in a music family and performing at Dollywood since she was four years old. This episode is filled with touching moments, inspiring stories, and insights into Heidi's musical endeavors. Heidi has a new show at Dollywood (Heidi Parton's Kin & Friends) that you don't want to miss AND will have a new Christmas show later in 2024. If you visit the park anytime soon, make sure to stop by one of her shows!
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<p><strong>Rebecca & Heidi chat about: </strong>
- Heidi's early start in performing at Dollywood at the age of four and how this shaped her career.
- Her new Christmas show at Dollywood, focusing on family memories and classic Christmas songs.
- Heidi's reflections on her family's musical influence, including memories of her father (Randy Parton) and the impact of her famous aunt, Dolly Parton.
- Heidi's vocal care regimen to maintain her voice's health, including cutting out dairy and caffeine.
- The song Heidi wrote with her father's best friend after her father's passing, which was her first songwriting experience, resonating deeply with Rebecca.
- Rebecca and Heidi's shared love for their hometowns, local coffee shops, and the supportive community in East Tennessee.
- Heidi opens up about her miraculous recovery from severe health challenges, including significant weight loss.
- The vital role faith and prayer played in Heidi's health journey, turning what seemed like impossible situations into stories of hope.
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