A newborn baby was abandoned just five hours ago. In the face of this heartbreaking situation, Dolly Parton of country musician stepped in to become the child’s guardian, pledging to cover all living expenses until the child turns 18

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a newborn baby was discovered abandoned just five hours ago outside a small hospital in Nashville, Tennessee—wrapped only in a thin blanket, with no note, no name, and no one to claim her. But while the world reacted with shock and sorrow, one woman stepped forward with unconditional love and incredible generosity: Dolly Parton, the country music legend and beloved philanthropist, has announced that she will personally become the child’s guardian, vowing to cover all of the baby’s expenses until she turns 18.

The announcement has taken the world by storm.

A Cry in the Cold, A Voice of Hope

The baby girl, estimated to be just a few hours old, was found by a nurse during her early morning rounds at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital. Left near the hospital’s emergency entrance, the infant was cold, hungry, and crying softly—but miraculously healthy. She was rushed inside, where medical staff quickly stabilized her and began searching for clues to her identity.

Local police launched an investigation, but there were no leads, no surveillance footage, and no information about the mother. News of the abandonment spread quickly throughout the city and across social media—drawing public outcry, prayers, and heartbreak.

Then, the unexpected happened.

Dolly’s Unforgettable Gesture

Just three hours after the baby’s story hit the headlines, Dolly Parton’s team contacted the hospital, asking for details about the child and whether help was needed. Moments later, Dolly herself arrived in person, accompanied by her lawyer, medical advisers, and a warm pink baby blanket embroidered with the word “Hope.”

According to eyewitnesses, Dolly held the baby in her arms and cried.

“She looked at that baby like she had known her forever,” one nurse said, visibly emotional. “She kept whispering, ‘You’re safe now, angel. You’re not alone anymore.’”

Within minutes, Dolly had signed the preliminary legal paperwork, offering to act as the baby’s guardian and pledging to fund all of her living, educational, and healthcare needs until adulthood.

“No child deserves to be left behind like that,” Dolly told reporters outside the hospital, her voice trembling. “If I have the means to give her a future—love, care, education, safety—then how could I not? That baby was put in my path for a reason.”

Legal Steps and Community Reaction

Though official adoption is pending and may involve further legal review, the Department of Child Services has confirmed that Dolly’s commitment is both lawful and immediate, thanks to her swift emergency guardian application and status as a registered philanthropist with active child welfare programs.

The baby—temporarily named “Jolene Hope Parton” by hospital staff—will be relocated to a private care home under Dolly’s foundation while the legal process unfolds. The foundation has already begun preparing a safe and nurturing environment filled with books, toys, and loving caretakers.