Dolly Parton stepped to a microphone Friday to cheers from thousands attending the groundbreaking of a theater her brother is developing in northeastern North Carolina.
"I wouldn't have missed this for anything in the world," Parton said as she stood at the future home of the Randy Parton Theater in Roanoke Rapids. "You're definitely going to be in for some great entertainment."
Dolly and Randy Parton, their sister, Stella, and several members of the Grand Ole Opry then launched into a few country and gospel songs.
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The $129 million project is expected to create more than 12,000 jobs over the next five years.