Dolly Parton Cuts 'Dixie' From Dinner Shows as Critics Seethe

Social media users aren't happy with Dolly Parton after her dinner show "Dixie Stampede" was renamed because of the recent backlash against Confederate tributes.

After Parton had a news conference Sunday announcing the change and saying that “attitudes change,” some of her fans expressed criticism for her bowing to political correctness, The Wrap reported.

Parton renamed “Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede” to “Dolly Parton’s Stampede” in order to “help efforts to expand into new cities” and to “remove any confusion or concerns about our shows,” the news conference said, The Wrap reported. 

The Dixie-eliminating change has already been made to Parton's website and social media pages, and will be in effect in other promotional materials at the end of January, AL.com reported.

Some did support the name change, but others made it clear they thought political correctness has run amok and were disappointed in Parton for bending to the pressure. 

Dolly Parton drops the name "Dixie" because it not PC.  Very disappointed in her. I guess Dixie Cups isn't PC.  Should people named "Dixie" be shunned until they change their name? #DollyParton I'm just saying.  This may backfire #Dolly.

— Columbus County Vols (@NCSCVCAMP794) January 10, 2018

@DollyParton don’t let the libs do this to your heritage!!! Don’t let them shame the heart of Dixie! https://t.co/7EEquWBxSP

— SassyPatriotGirl (@PatriotSassy) January 10, 2018

I'm like alot of people here in pigeon forge want to know why you are removeing DIXIE from Dixie Stampede ? Playing politics now?

— Diane Gordon (@Kempo69Diane) January 9, 2018

Dolly Parton has officially allowed liberals to beat her down! Her restaurant that has been in business for 30 years is changing the name from DIXIE Stampede to just Dolly Parton Stampede! I thought she was good ole Southern Girl! #dollyparton pic.twitter.com/JfTd5HDZSV

— Jessica TLG #10 🇺🇸 (@Jessica_TVfan) January 9, 2018

Removing “Dixie” from the Dixie Stampede’s name is literally the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard. Sad!

— Colt Chambers (@ColtChambers) January 9, 2018

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