Dolly Parton Better Day World Tour — Exclusive Video

"I never get tired of it. I love getting out on stage," says the legendary Dolly Parton, sitting in front of a rack of colorful, sequined dresses handmade especially for her Better Day World Tour. "I stand backstage waiting to go on, and I get a little nervous and get butterflies and get pacing in my skull kinda like a race horse, but once the light hits, there's nothing else I can do but get out there and do my best. The fans have always been very accepting of me, and I love them for it."

Bringing to life her 41st studio album, 'Better Day,' the country music icon took her dazzling live show to fans across the U.S., England, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark and Australia. Along with introducing poignant new songs including 'The Sacrifice,' Dolly delighted her audiences with old favorites such as '9 to 5' and 'Jolene,' and even mixed it up with a little choreography -- something the 65-year-old entertainer had never tried before.

The self-proclaimed "gypsy" invited The Boot to her Nashville offices on a rare day off from the road to talk about her pre-show rituals, the inspiration behind her new music and the sacrifices she has made for her career. Our cameras then followed Dolly to her show in Knoxville, Tenn., where we captured her performance in front of a sold-out crowd of adoring fans. Watch our exclusive footage of the American treasure on her global trek in the video player below.

Next up for Dolly is a starring role in 'Joyful Noise,' alongside Queen Latifah. The two women play bickering members of a gospel choir, with Dolly's character getting bent out of shape when Queen Latifah's character is appointed choir director. The heartwarming musical comedy is set for release on Jan. 13, 2012. Watch a preview of the movie below.