Dolly Parton has a unique way of saying thank you. The country music icon recently shared a video message expressing gratitude to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their generous $2 million donation to her Imagination Library, and she couldn't resist making a playful request.

The 80-year-old entertainer addressed the couple directly, expressing her surprise and joy at their substantial contribution to her literacy program . Parton's organization, which provides free books to children from birth to age five, was one of 20 charities that received donations from Swift and Kelce ahead of their wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden .

In the video, Parton praised the couple for making philanthropy a cornerstone of their lives. She then delivered her signature wit with a memorable line: "When you have your firstborn, can I have it? Because that is gonna be one special baby!" .

The "Jolene" singer went on to emphasize the mission of her Dollywood Foundation, which encourages children to "dream more, care more, learn more and be more." She thanked Swift and Kelce for their gift, noting that their money would help expand the program's reach . She closed her message by breaking into a line from her classic hit "I Will Always Love You," serenading the couple with a heartfelt promise.

Swift and Kelce's total charitable giving amounted to an impressive $26 million distributed across various organizations nationwide . This wave of generosity comes as the power couple prepares for their wedding festivities, which reportedly began with a rehearsal dinner on Thursday evening.

Parton's Imagination Library has become one of the most impactful literacy programs in the world, mailing millions of free books to young children over the decades. The Swift-Kelce donation will help further that mission, ensuring even more families can enjoy the gift of reading together .

The lighthearted exchange has captured the attention of fans, blending a celebration of celebrity philanthropy with the kind of warmth and humor that has defined Parton's decades-long career in the public eye.