Bring out the pink pencils, add a little sparkle, and settle in for some Dolly-inspired creativity! These free printable Dolly Parton coloring pages celebrate her music, mountain roots, love of books, and wonderfully individual style. With 14 designs to choose from, there’s everything from books and butterflies to Dollywood scenes and encouraging words to color.
Whether you’re introducing your children to Dolly’s music, planning a music-themed homeschool activity, or looking for a relaxing coloring afternoon yourself, this pack has plenty to keep everyone busy. Put on a few favorite songs and let everyone pick their page. You’ll find the printable PDF download near the end of this post.
Dolly Parton Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
Our Dolly Parton coloring pages bring together some of the things that make her story so special. There are guitars, stage outfits, books, flowers, and plenty of big hair, but there are also opportunities to talk about creativity, kindness, confidence, and following your interests.
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee and grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains as one of twelve children. Music was part of family life from an early age, and those mountain roots became an important influence on her songwriting. Her journey from a childhood surrounded by music to an extraordinary career makes a lovely starting point for conversations about practice and big dreams.
Songs such as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “Coat of Many Colors” offer different ways to explore her music.
For a family activity, you could listen together, notice the instruments, or talk about how a song can tell a story. Children might even like to make up a few lines of their own after coloring the songwriting page.
Her work with books is another wonderful connection for children. Dolly launched the Imagination Library in 1995 in her home county in East Tennessee. The program gifts books to children from birth to age five through participating local programs, helping families enjoy reading together. It gives the book-themed pages in this pack an extra special meaning.
Some designs have larger spaces to color, while others are packed with tiny flowers, patterns, and lettering. Younger children can enjoy choosing colors and making each picture their own, while older kids, teens, and adults may enjoy spending longer on the more detailed pages.
Celebrate Dolly Parton Day on September 25 (9/25)
September 25 is a lovely excuse to plan a Dolly-themed day! Nashville is celebrating Dolly Day on September 25, 2026, honoring her music, generosity, and legacy of kindness. The date, written as 9/25, is a playful nod to “9 to 5.”
You can join in at home or in the classroom with a few easy activities. Wear something pink, play Dolly’s music, read a favorite picture book, and choose a coloring page from the pack. You could also invite each child to think of one kind thing they can do for somebody else, such as making a card or helping a younger sibling.
For a simple Dolly Parton Day activity table, set out printed pages, colored pencils, and a few books. There’s no need for a complicated setup. A little music and a shared creative activity are a lovely way to celebrate.
What’s Included in the Dolly Parton Coloring Pack?
This printable pack includes 14 black-and-white Dolly Parton coloring pages, with a mixture of illustrated scenes, quote designs, and detailed portraits. Each page explores a different part of the Dolly-inspired theme, so children can choose the picture that catches their eye or work through the whole collection.
1. Dolly Parton Songwriting Coloring Page
This page shows Dolly writing at a desk, with a guitar nearby, a microphone, books, flowers, and musical notes. It’s a lovely choice for talking about where songs begin and how ideas can become something to share.
After coloring, invite children to write a sentence about something they love or invent a title for their own song.
2. Dolly’s Mountain Home Coloring Page
Dolly sits on a porch playing her guitar, with a dog at her feet and mountains, trees, and a cabin in the background.
This cozy illustration connects with her Tennessee roots and the idea of home as a source of inspiration. There are plenty of natural details to color, from the flowers beside the porch to the great smoky mountain scenery beyond it.
3. Dolly Parton on Stage Coloring Page
With a guitar, microphone, stage curtains, and an enthusiastic crowd, this page is all about performing! Stars and musical notes fill the background, while Dolly’s patterned outfit leaves lots of room for bright colors.
Use it to talk about the practice behind a performance or let children imagine the outfit they would wear for their own concert.
4. Dolly’s Fabulous Shoes Coloring Page
Cowboy boots, heels, flowers, and a dressing-room mirror make this a fun page for children who love fashion and dress-up. Dolly sits beside shelves of shoes, with lots of little accessories waiting to be colored.
Try giving every pair a different color combination and chatting about how clothes can help us express our personalities.
5. “Never Leave a Rhinestone Unturned” Coloring Page
This lettering page is filled with gems, bows, cowboy boots, horseshoes, and decorative details. It captures the playful sparkle of Dolly’s style and gives patient colorers plenty of small shapes to work on.
Metallic pencils or glitter gel pens would be fun for the rhinestones, although ordinary colored pencils can make them just as colorful.
6. Dolly Parton Rainbow Quote Coloring Page
Rainbows, umbrellas, sunshine, clouds, and raindrops surround the encouraging message on this page. The theme offers a gentle way to talk about how difficult moments can be part of working toward something good.
Children can color each rainbow differently or choose a repeating pattern of their favorite colors.
7. Dolly Parton in Nashville Coloring Page
This city scene shows Dolly holding a guitar beneath a Nashville sign, surrounded by buildings, music signs, and a cowboy boot display. It brings a different setting into the pack and opens up conversations about places associated with music.
Children could find Nashville on a map before adding their own colorful take on the street scene.
8. Dolly’s Patchwork Coat Coloring Page
Dolly wears a patchwork coat decorated with hearts, stars, flowers, and patterned squares, surrounded by butterflies and blooms.
It makes a lovely companion to listening to “Coat of Many Colors” and talking about love, kindness, and the value of handmade things. Each patch can have its own color, giving children plenty of freedom to create a completely individual design.
9. Dolly with a Mug and Books Coloring Page
This cozy picture features Dolly holding a heart-decorated mug, with books, flowers, and butterflies around her. It’s an inviting choice for a quiet afternoon or a reading-themed activity.
Children can color while listening to a story, then choose a book to enjoy together once their picture is finished.
10. Dolly Parton Imagination Library-Inspired Coloring Page
Dolly holds a stack of books beside a mailbox containing more books in this reading-inspired illustration. It’s a lovely way to introduce the idea behind her Imagination Library and talk about how exciting it can be to receive a book of your own.
Ask children which story they would love to find waiting in the mail.
11. Dolly at Dollywood Coloring Page
This detailed page combines a portrait of Dolly with a Dollywood sign, amusement rides, flowers, and a large butterfly. Dollywood is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and is a great day out to celebrate all things Dolly.
The illustration offers lots to explore, making it a good choice for older children or adults who enjoy taking their time with a page.
12. Dollywood Dreams Coloring Page
A second Dollywood design features Dolly leaning on a wooden railing, with rides, mountain scenery, a waterfall, flowers, and a cowboy hat nearby.
The encouraging wording adds a theme of dreaming big and treating people kindly. Children could talk about what they would include in their own imaginary theme park as they color.
13. Dolly Parton Guitar Portrait Coloring Page
This portrait features Dolly holding a beautifully decorated guitar, surrounded by roses, butterflies, stars, and hearts. Messages about being yourself and being extraordinary make it a lovely choice for a confidence-themed activity. There are plenty of small details in the guitar and outfit for anyone who enjoys careful coloring.
14. Dolly Parton Butterflies and Dreams Coloring Page
The final page brings together Dolly, a guitar, large butterflies, flowers, and decorative lettering about dreams and sparkle. It’s a detailed design with lots of opportunities to experiment with shading or a favorite color palette.
Once finished, it would make a cheerful addition to a bedroom wall, creative corner, or music-themed display.
Download the Dolly Parton Coloring Pages PDF
Ready to add your own colors? Download the Dolly Parton coloring pages PDF below to get all 14 designs together in one printable pack. Choose a favorite page for a quick activity or print the full set for a longer coloring session.
Terms of use: Free for personal use, classroom use, community use, etc. Just don’t republish or sell them.
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Regular printer paper works well for crayons and colored pencils. If you’re using markers or want to display the finished pictures, try cardstock that’s suitable for your printer and place a spare sheet underneath to protect your table.
Use your printer’s “fit to page” setting and check the preview so the edges of each design stay within the printable area.
From mountain porches to sparkling stage outfits, these pages give families lots of ways to enjoy a little Dolly-inspired creativity together. Pick your favorite, turn on some music, and see where the colors take you. There’s plenty of room for everyone’s own style!
More Dolly Parton Activities
Keep the theme going with more Dolly Parton printables and activities. Pair your coloring pages with reading comprehension, learn more about Dollywood and the Imagination Library, or explore how Dolly used music and stories to connect with people. These make lovely additions to a music topic or a Dolly-themed learning day.
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