Dolly Parton returns to Australia in 2014 for ‘Blue Smoke World Tour’
Country singer Dolly Parton has just announced that she will be going to Australia for her "Blue Smoke World Tour" in 2014.
The announcement was posted on her official Web site at dollypartonmusic.net, as well as on her official Tumblr , Facebook and Twitter accounts.
"Well, hey there Australia!! I'm SO excited to finally announce that I'll be coming back to see you in February for my #BlueSmokeWorldTour! :) I can't wait to see y'all very soon!" wrote Dolly on her Tumblr account.
The "Blue Smoke World Tour," in Australia will begin on Feb. 11, 2014 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Then, Dolly will perform on Feb. 15, 2014 at the Hope Estate in Hunter Valley. On Feb. 18, 2014, she will go to the Entertainment Centre in Sydney. After that, she will visit the Entertainment Centre in Brisbane on Feb. 21, 2014. On Feb. 25, 2014, Dolly will be at the Entertainment Centre in Adelaide. Finally, on Feb. 27, 2014, she will close her Australian Tour at the Perth Arena.
Tickets for the "Blue Smoke World Tour 2014," will be on sale starting Nov. 1, 2013.
"Ticket links and exclusive VIP packages are coming real soon - stay tuned! :)" posted Dolly.
Dolly visited Australia back in 2011 for the "Better Day World Tour!" It ran from July 17-December 1, 2011. Aside from Australia, she also performed in the U.S. and Northern Europe. It was considered her most successful tour, which broke records across Australia and earned up to $34 million.
Dolly has won numerous awards for her songwriting skills, including honors from the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2010, the Music City Walk of Fame in 2009, the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame under the Songwriter Category in 2008 and a Grammy Hall of Fame Award for the song "I Will Always Love You - 1974 Recording" in 2007.
Aside from singing Dolly is also a philanthropist. In fact, she even earned recognition for her collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She was given the Partnership Award for her work in the American Eagle Foundation's sanctuary at Dollywood, which aims to preserve the bald eagle. She also received the Galaxy Award in 2002 from the American Association of School Administrators.
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