Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for USD 2 million donation ahead of wedding; asks bridal couple for their firstborn: 'That is going to be one special baby'

Country music icon Dolly Parton has thanked Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their USD 2 million donation to her Imagination Library. The couple, who are set to wed today, July 3, made headlines on Thursday after word spread that they have made a huge USD 26 million donation to various charities ahead of their bug day.One of those charities was Parton's literacy initiative, which provides free books to children from birth until they begin school. Parton shared a heartfelt video message on social media on Friday, expressing her gratitude to the couple while also delivering a playful joke about their future family.

Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their donation

Sharing the video, she wrote, "Thank you @taylorswift13 and @tkelce for the generous gift to @dollyslibrary! I wish you both the best, and know that I will always love you."

In the clip, the 80-year-old singer and philanthropist said, "Taylor and Travis, it's Dolly, and I was just told that you two were making a donation of USD 2 million to my Imagination Library. I'm blown away and overjoyed with that gratitude."

Dolly Parton asks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their firstborn

Parton then added a humorous request, saying, "Now, it's evident, that you have made giving back a key part of your lives, so hey, when you have your firstborn, can I have it? Because that is gonna be one special baby!"

About Dolly Parton's foundation

She continued by highlighting the mission of her foundation, saying, "You know the mission of the Dollywood Foundation is to dream more, care more, learn more and be more, and thank you again for your very generous gift.

And, we'll continue that mission even in bigger ways now with your money. So, thank you, and know that I will always love you."Parton's Imagination Library has grown into one of the largest early childhood literacy programmes, gifting millions of free books to children across several countries.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate USD 26 million

The Swift and Kelce donation comes amid widespread attention surrounding their private wedding celebrations taking place at the Madison Square Garden. According to multiple reports, the couple has donated to at least 20 charitable organisations and an animal welfare organisation across cities including New York, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Nashville and Cleveland.