The Black Lives Matter statement of Dolly Parton has been transformed into a mural in Nashville

In Nashville, the statement made by Dolly Parton regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, which was in response to the recent U.S. protests following the death of George Floyd, has been turned into a mural.

The renowned 74-year-old American singer garnered attention when she voiced her support for the Black Lives Matter movement in an interview with Billboard last month.

In the interview, she remarked, “I understand people having to make themselves known and felt and seen, and of course Black lives matter. Do we think our little white a**es are the only ones that matter? No!”

Parton’s statement captured the interest of artist Kim Radford, who decided to create something special based on it.

Radford, a muralist based in Nashville, revealed that she was already creating a piece featuring Parton on the wall of The 5 Spot music venue when she came across the statement in an article.

She said to a local reporter, “I looked at her quote in particular and it was so sassy and a sensitive comment about something’s [sic] that got a lot of friction in the air right now. And she just treated it just like Dolly does: lovingly. And it was just perfect.” Radford incorporated the quote into her project.

The mural at The 5 Spot music venue showcases a vibrant portrayal of Parton, complete with her characteristic curly blonde hair, surrounded by flowers, and her comment boldly displayed.

Radford acknowledged that it was a “happy coincidence” and she felt compelled to infuse more of Parton’s essence into the mural. She expressed, “I wanted it to be a real display of an icon, [in a] fun, bright, artistic way.”

She added, “It’s a representation of an icon that Americans and really people across the globe are really proud to know and love her music.”

According to Radford, the mural has become a popular spot for tourists and selfie enthusiasts and has become a source of pride for her and others in the community.

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