- Stella's philanthropic side includes speaking up against and volunteering time to help raise awareness of issues of poverty and domestic violence.
- Was awarded the Female Vocalist of the Year trophy in 2004 by the Christian Country Music Association (CCMA).
- Wrote and recorded a song in 1975 called "Ode to Olivia" in response to the backlash Olivia Newton-John was receiving simply for being a "foreigner" in the country music industry, after being nominated for several awards.
- Has had 27 chart singles including "I Want To Hold You In My Dreams" and "Danger Of A Stranger."
- Stella has been named Honorary Ambassador of Country Music in New Zealand. She also holds this honor stateside in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.
- Was named Mainstream Country Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Christian Country Music Association (CCMA).
- Performed on WIVK Radio in Knoxville, Tennessee with older sister Dolly Parton. The two performed the Louvin Brothers song "Because She Is My Mother".
- Mother of Timothy C. Rauhoff.
- Distant cousin of Julia Parton.
- Sister-in-law of Carl Dean and Richard Dennison.
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