ALYVIA ALYN LIND PAYS TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON: ‘KNOWING HER CHANGED MY HEART’
Actress Alyvia Alyn Lind said a heartfelt goodbye to Dolly Parton this week, sharing that knowing and working alongside the music legend profoundly transformed her life and heart.
A Fateful Audition at Eight Years Old
The bond between Alyvia Alyn Lind and Dolly Parton began when the actress was just eight years old auditioning to portray the country music icon as a child:
- The Surprise Notification: Dolly Parton herself broke the news directly to Alyvia that she had landed the role, with cameras rolling to capture the emotional moment.
- A Standout Audition: Prior to the casting, Parton had shared her belief that God would send her the right girl. When Alyvia walked in, she completely won over the room by singing and crying on cue.
- High Praise from the Legend: Afterward, Parton remarked that little Aly had completely blown everyone away and was going to make her look good as a child.
A Special Connection and the Duet “Angel Hill”
Beyond their on-screen collaboration, the two formed a lasting creative bond, recording a special duet titled “Angel Hill” for the film.
Now 19 years old, having celebrated her birthday last month, Alyvia carries forward the enduring memories and deep inspiration from her formative years working alongside Dolly Parton.
