Dolly Parton’s Estate Taps Niece as Brand Ambassador as Legal Battle With Nephew Continues

Dolly Parton’s estate has appointed her niece, Danielle Parton, as a brand ambassador as a legal dispute involving another family member continues.Danielle discussed the role in an Oct. 22 Instagram video, explaining that she hopes to share personal memories of her aunt and support the continuation of her work.The commercial pilot and military veteran emphasized that she would not attempt to speak on the singer’s behalf.“Yes, Dolly Parton was my aunt, but to me, she will always be Aunt Granny,” she said. “Like so many of you, losing her has changed something for me. It made me think of the stories, values, and lessons that she left behind, and the responsibility that our family has to care for them,” she added in the video.Loading...Dolly Parton’s estate has appointed her niece, Danielle Parton, as a brand ambassador as a legal dispute involving another family member continues.InstagramDanielle continued, “I’m not crazy enough to try to fill her shoes. God knows I couldn’t walk on them without killing myself. What I can do is share the woman that I knew. I can tell some of the stories of her, the stories behind the global icon, and support the people carrying forward the work that ...