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Sun 30
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life — Melissa Etheridge
This special takes viewers from Dolly's first ET interview in 1982 to her final conversation more than four decades later, looking back at how she rose from the Smoky Mountains to become one of the world's most beloved entertainers. The special also explores Dolly's bond with her goddaughter, Miley Cyrus; In the end, Dolly gets the last word on how she hoped to be remembered: "I just want to be remembered as a good-hearted person."
Air Time & Details for Melissa Etheridge, Sun 30, 8:00 pm
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About Melissa Etheridge
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Began playing guitar at age 8. At age 11, sang a song that she'd written ("Lonely as a Child") in a talent contest. Was seen in concert at a bar in Long Island, CA, by Island Records founder Chris Blackwell in 1986.
He was so taken with her that he signed her on the spot. Publicly came out as a lesbian at the Triangle Ball, the first gay-and-lesbian inauguration party (for President Bill Clinton) in 1993. Achieved a personal dream when her musical hero, Bruce Springsteen, joined her to sing "Thunder Road" on her MTV Unplugged appearance in 1995.
Was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and underwent chemotherapy for two months. While still bald from the chemo, she appeared on a Janis Joplin tribute during the 2005 Grammy Awards and performed "Piece of My Heart." Appeared as a panelist in 2010's 1 a Minute, a theatrical documentary featuring cancer-survival stories. Shares a birthday with partner Linda Wallem.