Dolly Parton is bringing joy to one of her lifelong fans, LeGrand Gold from Utah, who was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in 2021. Gold included a meeting with the country superstar in his bucket list, and just before Christmas, the 77-year-old “Jolene” singer made his dream come true with a surprise phone call.

During the call, Parton sang a song with Gold’s name in it, leaving him feeling immortal. Gold’s wife, Alice, expressed the family’s gratitude, saying, “Out of the 11 items [on the list], we thought Dolly would be impossible, but true to Dolly form, she once again reminds the world that dreams really do come true.”

In a video shared on YouTube, Parton greeted Gold as “LG” and herself as “Dolly P.” She expressed happiness at having a devoted fan like Gold and thanked him for allowing her to be part of his journey. Gold, a computer programmer and father of five, has been a longtime fan and a Tennessee native who frequents Parton’s Dollywood.

Last year, Alice created a bucket list for Gold, called “LG’s List of Living,” which included nearly a dozen items. Parton’s call marked the latest achievement on the list, with the singer expressing her love for Gold and even singing a personalized version of her famous lyric.

Gold, facing a terminal prognosis due to liver failure, is spending the holiday season with his family, who are still working to complete his bucket list. They plan to have a fake wedding on Jan. 13, allowing their four daughters to experience a father-daughter dance with their dad.

The call from Dolly Parton has undoubtedly brought joy and comfort to Gold and his family during this challenging time.