a video posted to her Twitter. In order to encourage her fans to get vaccinated as well, Parton even wrote a spoof of her popular song, "Jolene," tailored to the current health crisis."Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," she sang. "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, 'cause once you're dead then that's a bit too late."Last April, Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt, which helped fund research that led to the Moderna vaccine.
Although she likely could have used her clout to receive the vaccine upon its December approval, she waited until March of this year in order to avoid the appearance of conflict.And upon receiving the vaccine, Parton once again used her platform for the good of public.