Dolly Parton Sticks Up for Jessica Simpson

Dolly Parton Sticks Up for Jessica Simpson

When The Boot asked Jessica Simpson to tell us one thing about Dolly Parton that fans might not know, she told us a heartwarming story about Dolly's graciousness.

"One time I was staying in a hotel in Austin, and the receptionist told me, 'Dolly Parton's here, and guess what she did today! She invited all of the housekeepers up to her suite, and they had tea.'" Simpson told us.

So during our recent chat with Dolly, we turned the tables, asking her to tell us something about Jessica that fans might not know.

"I think the main thing they may not know is just how sweet and precious she really is," Dolly said of Jessica. "It really gets under my skin to see them crucify her. She's a very sincere girl, she's extremely talented, she's very bright. I don't know why the press wants to pick on her. They don't know what a special person she is."

The title track to Jessica's first country album, 'Do You Know,' was written by Dolly, who also sings on the track.

"I was very honored that she even wanted me to write something for her," says Dolly. "I thought our voices blended together well. I was honored to get to sing with such a great singer."

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