If there's one thing Dolly Parton is known for, it's for giving back.
with the Bezos Courage and Civility Award and awarded $100 million to donate to the charities of her choice. Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas
, Parton shared her emotional reaction to being recognized with such an honor."Well, I couldn’t believe it. First of all, I cried on the phone with Jeff Bezos," she said."And when I found out he was really serious about it, I just cried because of the gift and how much good I will really be able to do with that."
"And so, I just am still praying and thinking about where it all can go. I don’t have to spend it all in one place [and I] don’t have to spend it all right now," she continued, revealing that she still needs"to think about it and… let my heart lead me on those things. But I can guarantee you, I’ll be able to do a lot of good for a lot of needy causes and a lot of needy good people.
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