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Heidi Lou Parton (b. December 17, 1985) is a singer and performer. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Heidi is the youngest child of Randy Parton and his wife, Deb. When she was just one year old, the family relocated to Sevierville, Tennessee, her father's hometown, where she and her older sister, Tever, were raised. From a young age, Heidi developed a passion for music. Her first performance was in her father's show at Dollywood when she was only four years old. Following her debut, she appeared in a Christmas show alongside her aunt Dolly. Her love for music and entertaining blossomed. She eventually began performing at her aunt Stella's Hat House Café. ​After graduating from Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Heidi continued to pursue her passion for performance.
​By the 2000s, Heidi had begun performing with her father on a regular basis, and in 2013 joined him in the My People show at Dollywood's new Dreamsong Theater through 2017. The show was revamped in 2018, becoming My People, My Music. The show was reworked further in 2021 and renamed Harmonies of the Heart. Heidi began headlining her own show at the Dreamsong Theater in 2024 titled Heidi Parton's Kin & Friends. 

Heidi released her debut album, This Kind of Love, in 2017. Produced by Randy, the album features Heidi singing popular power ballads and includes songs written by her aunts Dolly and Rachel. She released three additional singles in 2018 and 2019. Heidi sang harmony vocals on Dolly and Randy's 2020 song, "You Are My Christmas".  She collaborated with Dolly on "A Rose Won't Fix It" in 2024 for the family album, Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables, in addition to releasing a Christmas single featuring Dolly.

Studio albums

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Album cover. A Kiss of Red Productions, LLC (888295648417) (2017)
This Kind of Love is the debut studio album by Heidi Parton. It was released on October 21, 2017, by A Kiss of Red Productions. The album was produced by Heidi's father, Randy Parton. It includes popular power ballads and songs written by her aunts Dolly and Rachel. The album is currently out of print.

Track listing

  1. Think About Love (Richard "Spady" Brannon, Tom Campbell) 3:14
  2. Son of a Preacher Man (Ronnie Wilkins, John Hurley) 2:58
  3. Baby, I Love You (Ronnie Shannon) 2:42
  4. I'll Be Tuning to You (Kieran Kane) 2:42
  5. You Got It 3:28
  6. This Kind of Love (Mark Trojanowski, Ryan Newell, Stanley Lynch, Andrew Copeland, Kenneth Block, Richard Beres) 4:09
  7. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (featuring Randy Parton) (Diane Warren, Albert Hammond) 3:59
  8. Stand Beside Me (Stephen Allen Davis) 4:01
  9. Foolish Heart (Steve Perry, Randy Goodrum) 3:41
  10. I Am Ready (Rachel Paton Dennison) 2:54
  11. Circle of Love (Dolly Parton) 3:33

Personnel

  • Lakieta Bagwell-Graves – background vocals
  • ​Jimmy Bryant – background vocals, background vocal arrangements
  • Megan Estes-Eby –makeup
  • Jamie Graves – piano, cello
  • Steve Hambree – acoustic guitar
  • Brad Hudson – upright bass, dobro, fiddle, and acoustic guitar
  • Randy Parton – producer, arrangements, duet vocals, background vocals
  • Trevor Reddick - recording, engineer, mastering
  • Nill Silver (Greenville Head Shots) – photography
  • Bo Stegall – hair

Special thanks

The Bo Stegall Glam Squad for helping me dress and get styled for my first photoshoot.
LOVE Y'ALL!
Jimmy "Love You Babe" Bryant, without your guidance I would not have achieved my full potential on this album.
I would especially like to thank my AMAZING and LOVING parents Randy and Deb Parton! Without their love and support none of this would have been possible.
I would like to thank my friend and manager Rebecca Lynn for keeping me sane and being my rock throughout this CD production process. I honestly do not know what I would do without you.
I would like to thank my friend and accountant Theresa Lowry for keeping me focused and loving me like a mama. I know I am a mess sometimes.
Last, but certainly not least, the Amazing Huey! Your love and support keeps me going. I love you so much!

Dedication

I would like to dedicate this album in memory of my sister Tever. I remember we were riding home one night and I was singing along with the radio and she looks at me and says, "You know what, sis? You really are an amazing singer." I recall thinking "WOW, I really appreciate that." To say I wish she were here to enjoy this ride with me would be a colossal understatement. I know she's supporting me and guiding me through this process because without her I know a lot of this would not be possible. I'm so honored to have known her and called her my sister. I will never forget you and I send you a kiss of red everyday for loving and supporting me.
I love you, sis.

Cast albums

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Album cover. The Dollywood Company (2013)
​Dolly Parton's My People (The Original Cast Album) is a soundtrack album by the cast of Dolly Parton's My People, which ran at Dollywood from 2013 through 2017, and features Dolly on several tracks. It was released on November 9, 2013, by The Dollywood Foundation as the park kicked off their annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival. The show featured Dolly's brother Randy Parton, sister Cassie Parton, cousin Debbie Jo Puckett, niece Heidi Parton, cousin Dwight Puckett, and niece Jada Star. The album was only sold at Dollywood for a short time and is out of print, making it extremely hard to find.

Track listing

  1. My Mountains, My Home   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 4:21
  2. In the Pines   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Traditional) 2:19
  3. My Tennessee Mountain Home   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 1:44
  4. Tip-Toe, Tip-Toe, Little Dolly Parton / Little Tiny Tassletop   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 1:32
  5. Mama / Being Dad   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 4:38
  6. The Dinner Bucket Song   Original Cast (Dolly Parton) 1:24
  7. Coat of Many Colors   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:20
  8. Dumb Blonde   Original Cast (Curly Putman) 1:48
  9. Applejack   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 1:26
  10. Family   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton, Carl Perkins) 3:47
  11. Travelin' Family Band   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 0:57
  12. I Will Always Love You   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 2:52
  13. 9 to 5   Original Cast and Dolly Parton (Dolly Parton) 1:27
  14. My Mountains, My Home (Reprise)   Original Cast (Dolly Parton) 1:31

Singles

TITLE (LABEL; RELEASE DATE)
  • The Very Thought of You (A Kiss of Red Productions; January 14, 2018)
  • Don't You Know How Much I Love You (featuring Brent Mason) (A Kiss of Red Productions; September 9, 2018)
  • Do My Heart in Blue (A Kiss of Red Productions; February 14, 2019)
  • A Rose Won't Fix It (with Dolly Parton) (Owepar; August 23, 2024)
  • Oh, What a Night (featuring Dolly Parton) (Owepar; December 20, 2024)

Other album appearances

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* Heidi provided harmony vocals on this track.