Dolly Parton, 79, Makes Emotional Admission About Her Career: ‘I’ve Carried My Pain’

The iconic country singer didn’t hold back.

Dolly Parton, 79, is one of the most influential people in country music, and the back story about how she came to be one of the biggest stars of our time has always captured people’s hearts.

Growing up in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with her parents, brothers, and sisters, nobody would’ve guessed she’d become a true legend and national treasure.

Now, with more number one hits than any other female country artist, it’s safe to say she’s had quite the incredible career.

However, Parton’s road to fortune and fame wasn’t easy.

While celebrating the opening of a new exhibit, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker at the Country Music Hall of Fame, she opened up about the sacrifices she had to make to get where she is today.

“I’ve sacrificed time with family and friends… I gave up vacations for work without end.

Twenty-four seven, 365, but I was willing to make that sacrifice. But empty or full, I’ve carried my pain.

But you don’t drink the water if you don’t dig the well.”

She continued, “Grindstones and rhinestones have made up my life, and you ask, ‘Was it worth the sacrifice?’ Well, I reckon it was because I’m here tonight.”

Fans were so touched by her poetic words, and one person who viewed the clip put it perfectly by saying, “Absolute legend,” and another echoed that sentiment with, “Treasure and icon.”

This was definitely a serious moment for Parton, and it must be so surreal for her when she looks back on just how far she’s come. However, she also has a knack for always lightening the mood.

Just a few days ago, she shared this cute snippet on Instagram, which shows off her comedic side.

She can sing, write poetry, and crack jokes… is there anything Dolly Parton can’t do?