Dolly Parton's mum may have been born in Wales

Dolly Parton's mother may have come from north Wales, according to her niece Jada Star.

Jada was speaking to Radio 4 Today Programme about her aunt's Welsh roots.

The country music star traced her ancestry to the Welsh valleys for a TV programme, but Jada said her mum came from Conwy.

Dolly said she said she was "tickled pink" about the curiosity surrounding her Celtic origins.

Edited by Erin Sharrocks

17 May 2024

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