Dolly Parton Shares Sweet Fourth of July Pic With Her Younger Sister Rachel

Dolly Parton is getting in the Fourth of July spirit by sharing recipes from her cookbook with her devoted followers.

The 80-year-old country music icon returned to Instagram on Wednesday (July 1), posting a sweet photo with her younger sister, Rachel Parton George, 66. The pair posed on an outside sofa while holding plates of barbecue ribs, corn on the cob, and lime slices.

Dolly was rocking a red gingham blouse, a white jacket, white trousers, high heels, and American Flag earrings. Her sister, meanwhile, wore a white-and-navy-striped top and white trousers. Fourth of July decorations were visible in the background of Dolly’s backyard.

“Sweet tea… barbecue… corn on the cob… apple pie. Does any combination say “summertime” better?” Dolly captioned the post. “Add fireworks and the Fourth of July, and you have a Celebration Cookout.”

She continued, “My sister Rachel and I rounded up some of our favorite recipes to help make your holiday weekend a little extra special. Which dish are you trying from our #GoodLookinCookin cookbook?”

The “Jolene” singer also shared the recipes for her Sweet Tea, Barbecue Ribs, and Barbecue Sauce. The recipes come from her and Rachel’s 2024 cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals – A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food.

Dolly’s post came almost two months after she canceled her Las Vegas residency due to health struggles. In May, she shared a video on social media updating fans on her condition.

“I have some good news and a little bad news,” she said. “But the good news it that I’m responding really well to meds and treatments. And I’m improving every day.”

She added, “Now the bad news is that it is going to take me a little while before I’m up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say. And of course I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars, and such on five-inch heels.”

Dolly, who postponed her Las Vegas shows due to kidney stones and other digestive system issues, quipped, “I’ve always had problems with my kidney stones. Lord, they dig more stones out of me a year than the rock quarry in Rockwood, Tennessee. But seriously, my immune system and digestive system got all out of whack.”

Fans were happy to see Dolly back on social media and looking well, with many sharing their excitement in the comments.

“Love it when sisters get together,” wrote one Instagram commenter.

“Adore you ladies,” said another.

“You guys look so much alike! Love meeting your sister!” another added.

One fan wrote, “It’s such a beautiful book! Solid southern recipes, Gorgeous photos, and a beautiful beautiful family.”

“Happy 4th of July. Great that you had a BBQ with your sister,” said another.

“I love you Dolly and Rachel! I hope your health is better,” added another.