Big & Rich say Dolly Parton put fame aside to help neighbors after 2016 Tennessee wildfires

Big & Rich recounted Dolly Parton's response to the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires in Tennessee, which destroyed homes and displaced residents in the area. Parton organized the "Smoky Mountains Rise" telethon, which raised millions of dollars for wildfire relief efforts. The telethon brought together musicians and celebrities to support recovery in the affected region. Big & Rich attributed Parton's involvement to her connection to the Smoky Mountains community where the fires occurred.

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