Dolly Parton says she was ‘scolded or whipped’ because of her clothing choices by preacher grandfather
As a rising star, Dolly Parton was reluctant to let anybody tell her what she could and couldn’t do – including what clothing was appropriate for her to wear.In a new interview, Parton shares that both her father and grandfather detested her fashion choices. Parton admits that her grandfather, who was a preacher, even physically disciplined her based on the clothing she would wear.“I was willing to pay for it,” Parton, 77, told The Guardian.“I’m very sensitive,” she continued. “I didn’t like being disciplined – it hurt my feelings so bad to be scolded or whipped or whatever.