Guide Note

Dolly Parton was the mentor for the first week of April 2008 on the seventh season of television show American Idol. She helped the contestants learn her songs and gave her opinions on their singing abilities. On the second night of the show Parton performed her song "Jesus and Gravity" on stage in front of the live studio audience.

Fast Facts

1. Episodes: April 1 and April 2, 2008
2. Network: FOX
3. Based on: Pop Idol (UK version)
4. Created by: Simon Fuller
5. Host: Ryan Seacrest
6. Judges: Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson
7. Premiere: June 11, 2002
8. Season: Seven
9. Current season premiere: January 15, 2008
10. Notable winners: Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood

1. Full name: Dolly Rebecca Parton
2. Born: January 19, 1946
3. Origin: Sevierville, Tennessee
4. Years active: 1964-present
5. Spouse: Carl Dean
6. Godmother to Miley Cyrus

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