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Dolly Parton joins TikTok! Star says 'better late than never' as she debuts single 'Berry Pie' on app

In her first-ever post, Parton shared a video composed of various clips of her from throughout the years

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Country music icon Dolly Parton has announced her TikTok arrival with a bang! The legend joined the popular social media platform on Sunday, December 4, and shared a clip about her past works. The video also has an intro of her megahit, ‘9 to 5.’ The 76-year-old captioned, "I have arrived!" while adding hashtags #HeyItsDolly and #DollyTok. Parton also shared the exciting news on her Twitter account. "Better late than never," and shared a link to her new social media presence.

The celebrated singer-songwriter posted several other videos, following the inaugural one, and admitted that she did miss out on seeing fans' "Parton-related content." "Now that I'm here, tag me!" she wrote with a red heart emoji. “For decades, Dolly Parton has brought warmth and joy into our lives, uniting families and communities with her ebullient personality and timeless art. Just in time for the holidays, Dolly brings her singular presence to TikTok, and in true Dolly fashion, she makes a magically grand entrance with her beloved personality, unparalleled wit, and legendary moments. With over 5 billion video views on the hashtag #Dolly, the massive community of Dolly fans on TikTok have been eagerly awaiting her arrival on the platform, and TikTok is thrilled to welcome her,” in a press release, TikTok said. "The southern girl who made the world into her stage, Dolly arrives on TikTok to share her one-of-a-kind sparkle and 'Dollyisms,' straight from the heart."

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One of her posts shows Parton in her playful mood tossing a cookie, while her new release ‘Berry Pie’ plays in the background. "I like to cook, and I love to bake / Bread and cookies, and pies and cake," she sings in sync with the tune.

The song is released with SoundON, which is TikTok’s own music marketing and distribution platform. It's "a sugary, down-home ditty that draws from traditional bluegrass styles," as per the press release from TikTok. "'Berry Pie' is the ideal soundtrack for holiday baking adventures–successes or blunders! Whether you're a professional patissier or attempting your first tart," the platform adds.

In another TikTok clip, Parton can be seen using her southern-style coconut cake mix as she produces a tasty treat, "I've had my fair share of baking blunders, and the holidays are full of them! Share your holiday #bakingblunders with me using #berrypie," she captioned.