Don't mess with a Southern girl, y'all.Dolly Parton has fired back at the Howard Stern radio show, in response to a bit that originally aired May 6 on the top rated Sirius Satellite program, which , according to the singer, electronically manipulated her speaking voice using elements of her audiobook to create "racist and sexually vulgar statements." An outraged Parton hinted a lawsuit might be forthcoming as a result of the comedic bit.
"I have never been so shocked, hurt and humiliated in all my life," Parton said in a statement. "I cannot believe what Howard Stern has done to me. In a blue million years, I would never have such vulgar things come out of my mouth."
"They have done editing or some sort of trickery to make this horrible, horrible thing," the legendary country singer continued. "Please accept my apology for them and certainly know I had nothing to do with this. If there was ever going to be a lawsuit, it's going to be over this. Just wanted you to know that I am completely devastated by this."
Stern's 'anything-goes' broadcast has become notorious -- especially since its move to Sirius -- for such vocal manipulations. The use of sound clip manipulation takes place on a regular basis in bits and phony phone calls that are often the work of Stern staffers Sal "the Stockbroker" Governale and Richard Christie.
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Ray Curranat 5-15-2008
Dolly I hope you read this comment because I think you're the classiest and most down to earth celebrity out there. I was very hurt myself for you when I heard what that lowlife creature did to you on youtube. I always hated him and his show so, even though I'm from NYC, I very rarely listened to his degrading,insulting form of entertainment. Anyway, I'm embarrassed as a native New Yorker that this mutt hurt you in any way and if there's anything I can do to help let me know. My name is Ray and I think you're awesome. My screen name is RCurr8@aol.com if u need any support. I love you Dolly! Ray from NYC.
gbettert7at 5-27-2008
TO DOLLY,,THOSE OF US THAT AVE BEEN FANS OF YOURS FOR MANY YEARS ,KNOW BETTER THAN TO BELIEVE ANY THINNG THAT COMES OUT OF THAT SCUM BALLS MOUTH DONT GIVE IT ANOTHER THOUGHT YOU JUST KEEP MAKING THAT GREAT MUSIC WE ALL LOVE,HE WISHES HE HAD A THIRD OF THE TALENT YOU HAVE,HE IS JEALOUS DOLLY,THATS THE ONLY WAY HE CAN GET ANY PRINT IS TO PUT DOWN OTHERS,WHY HE IS STILL ON THE AIR IS PUZZLING TO A LOT OF US. GBETTERT7
Michelleat 5-27-2008
I was shocked to hear what HOward Stern had done to sweet Down to Earth Dolly Parton. In all the years that she has been in the spotlight, there has never been even a hint of her even thinking that way. I did not read what Howard Stern did using her voice, but I did get a good description. It is one thing to make jokes it is a complete total other to start manipulating voices and editing them to say what you want them to say. All I have to say to him is if he wants to be vulgar and direspectful then go ahaead, but next time get permission from another before you do something like that.
KitCumbieat 6-03-2008
Mrs. Parton, You are a lady. A talented, beautiful, Southern lady. Only a speck of talentless filth that has only made his way in life by vulgarly leeching off of others could stoop so low as to impune you. Not a soul in the World would believe it. You have stepped into a little mess, scrape him off your shoe and onto the curb and be done with him.
RDBat 6-28-2008
Dolly is a sweet lady and a great singer. We all know Howards antics and style. Why be shocked? Dollys fans probably would have never heard about what he did unless she spoke of it. He has been trying to have her on his show for years. I saw and heard the one with William Shatner. He just laughed because he knew Howards style of humor. So to all those "offended" by what he said, guess he won cause you went and heard him to know what was actually said. And to those really "offended", get a sense of humor and understand the definition of "Parody" Howard Stern style. Baba Boey Rules! To Dolly directly. I love your music just as much as I love Howards style. I know your all about he Jeebus, but dont be offended like the Muslims over the Muhammad Comic strip. Geez people...........Grow Up.