# Carrie Underwood Reportedly to Play Dolly Parton in Biopic

> Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood reportedly leads race to portray Dolly Parton in upcoming biopic.
- Title: Carrie Underwood Reportedly to Play Dolly Parton in Biopic
- Summary: Former American Idol winner Carrie Underwood reportedly leads race to portray Dolly Parton in upcoming biopic. Carrie Underwood is a frontrunner to play…
- Keywords: carrie underwood, dolly parton, biopic, american idol, sabrina carter, sydney sweeney, hilary duff, miley cyrus, music, culture, Carrie, Underwood
- Source: American Songwriter — https://americansongwriter.com/former-american-idol-winner-reportedly-a-frontrunner-to-play-dolly-parton-in-upcoming-biopic
- Author: Chris Piner
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:14:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carrie underwood, dolly parton, biopic, american idol, sabrina carter, sydney sweeney, hilary duff, miley cyrus, music, culture
## Dolly Parton's Death
Dolly Parton died at 80 after secretly battling cancer for months.
## Carrie Underwood Frontrunner
Carrie Underwood reportedly leads race to play Dolly Parton in the upcoming biopic.
## Dolly's Voice Preference
Dolly Parton said Miley Cyrus would have the voice but needed to raise it and gain weight.
## Key takeaway

Carrie Underwood is a frontrunner to play Dolly Parton in the upcoming biopic after Dolly's death.