Taylor Road Middle Schooler Co-Stars in Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

By Stacey Rowen

Johns Creek, GA -- Taylor Road Middle School eighth-grade student Dylan Michael Rowen, 13, of Alpharetta recently co-starred as Denver Parton in the TV movie, Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors,” which will re-air on NBC at 9 p.m. Christmas Day.

Denver Parton is one of Dolly Parton’s older brothers who helped protect and look after her as they grew up in the great Smokey Mountains during the 1950’s in a loving family.

“What I like best about my character, Denver, is that although he would tease Dolly, and annoy her, he still loved her so much and always protected her,” stated Rowen.

Taylor Road Middle School, which is located in Johns Creek, was so supportive while Dylan was on set shooting the movie in August and September. The movie was filmed in Covington and Conyers. The Rowen Family was so thankful to Principal Mr. Williamson, Assistant Principal Mr. Parker, Ms. Tracey Brown, and Ms. Lynn Alexander.

Rowen reunited with his fellow cast members and the amazing Dolly Parton Dec. 2, the premiere of the movie at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California. Dolly took the kids out for a special cast lunch earlier in the day to celebrate the movie’s release.

“Dolly Parton is the sweetest most amazing person in the entertainment industry. She is so genuine and honest, and I was so honored to be a part of this project,” said Rowen.

What’s next for Dylan? Dylan plans to continue developing his acting career.

“I love acting so much, I will keep doing this forever if given the opportunity,” said Rowen.

In addition to acting, Dylan is a musician who plays the guitar, piano and drums. He likes to collect 70’s and 80’s vinyl records and watch classic episodes of Saturday Night Live. He also loves waterskiing, sailing and wake boarding at Lake Lanier during the summer with friends and family.

Learn more about Dylan at on IMDb, Facebook and Instagram.

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Image via Dylan Michael Rowen’s Facebook page