Dolly Parton's $50M Hospital Gift: A Heartfelt Homecoming

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Dolly Parton just dropped a massive donation from her $450 million fortune to East Tennessee

Children's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The gift was so huge that they renamed the whole place Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

It's an 80-year-old country icon giving back big time to her home turf.

People CEO Matt Schaefer called it a game changer that goes way beyond expectations.

They're planning to use it to hire more doctors, boost fundraising, and upgrade programs,

tech, and staff at the 90-year-old non-profit spot.

Parton shared in a video why this hits home for her.

Growing up in East Tennessee's mountains taught her about love, faith, and helping folks,

especially kids who need hope and top care.

She believes every child deserves a healthy shot surrounded by support.

Lately, she's been dealing with health bums and grieving her husband Carl Dean's passing

a year ago after 59 years together.

She made her first public appearance in months at Dollywood's opening on March 13th, looking

strong, and even announced a new Western clothing.

Line with Good American Dropping Thursday at 7 a.m. Pacific time.

Parton still pushing forward, postponing her Vegas shows to September 17th to rebuild,

while her music legacy keeps shining with over 1, 100 million records sold.

This hospital move shows her heart's as big as her hits.