Dolly Parton vs. Reba McEntire: Net worth compared as AI hoax prompts response

Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire have found themselves at the center of an AI-generated fake image.

One of the pictures shows Parton, who is now 79, lying in a hospital bed as McEntire stands by her side. Another picture that has been widely circulating on social media shows McEntire holding up a picture of her sonogram as her fiancé, Rex Linn, stands by her side.

The Is There Life Out There singer took to her Instagram to comment on the situation. Sharing a video message for her friend, Dolly Parton, she said,

“You tell 'em, Dolly! That AI mess has got us doing all kinds of crazy things. You're out there dying, I'm out here having a baby. Well, both of us know you're too young and I'm too old for any of that kind of nonsense.”

McEntire added that she’s “praying” for her and can’t wait to see her soon.

The recent incident has sparked discussions online regarding their financial status as two of the iconic country music legends.

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Comparing the net worth of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire

When AI-generated images of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, two of the most celebrated country music artists, went viral, discussions around Parton’s health started to circulate online.

It was fueled by Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida’s Facebook post on October 7, which asked prayers for the Jolene singer after she postponed her December Las Vegas residency due to “health challenges.” Freida wrote in her post:

“I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me.”

This has brought attention to the legacy of both the actors. Dolly Parton’s net worth stands at $650 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. It is generated from her long career in music, songwriting, and other business ventures.

Parton grew up in her humble abode along with her 12 siblings in Tennessee. When she turned 10, she appeared on The Cas Walker Show, which was her first radio and television gig in 1956.

At the age of 13, Parton recorded her first single, Puppy Love, on a small Louisiana label, Goldband Records. However, her successful career as a songwriter began in the mid-1960s. She gained recognition in 1967 when she joined The Porter Wagoner Show. As a solo artist, Parton has sold over 100 million albums, according to a report in Parade.

Her extensive catalog includes 49 studio albums, including compilation and collaborative albums. During her career, Parton gave some of the greatest hits, featuring tracks such as Jolene, 9 to 5, and I Will Always Love You, success from which adds to her overall net worth. Her income also comes from her investment in Dollywood, a theme park that Dolly Parton founded in 1986.

Reba McEntire’s net worth is estimated to be $95 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

She was born in McAlester, Oklahoma. She started her career with Mercury Records in 1975. She released her first single in 1976, I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand introducing her fans to her country music. It was not until 1983 that she earned her first big hit with Can't Even Get the Blues, marking a milestone in her career.

Her career reached heights in the 1970s and 1980s as she rose to fame with her hit songs. She has been dubbed “The Queen of Country” given her success in the country music industry.

Parade reported that her record sales amount to 75 million worldwide. She has reportedly released over 32 studio albums. In 2023, she released her latest studio album, Not That Fancy.

She transitioned into acting with her film debut in the 1990 film Tremors. She also starred in the popular sitcom Reba, which ran from 2001 to 2007, adding to her total net worth.

McEntire continues to thrive in the music industry with upcoming albums lined up. Her next album is titled The Hits, which is scheduled to be released in October 2025.

Reportedly, she has announced a special 30th anniversary edition of her acclaimed album Starting Over, which will be released in January 2026.