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Dolly Parton Biography |
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Born to the humblest of circumstances, Dolly Parton rose to the pinnacle of entertainment success. Along the way she became not only a country superstar but a cultural phenomenon. Born January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dolly Parton enjoyed local success as a young singer. After high school, she set out for Nashville and eventually had a couple of hits that caught the ear of Porter Wagoner. Porter cast young Dolly in his television show where she replaced country star, Norma Jean, and was forced to endure the heckles of Norma's fans. Dolly and Porter enjoyed tremendous success as duet partners, and she remained on Porter's show from 1967 through 1974. Solo success, however, was calling. In 1969 she was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. During her storied career, Dolly Parton recorded mainly with RCA records. She would record other albums for Monument, Hollywood, and several on Columbia. As a singer, Dolly Parton is well known. Unbeknownst to many, however, Dolly is one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of popular music; her personal catalog of songs exceeds 3,000. Dolly Parton has starred in numerous movies, including "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "9 to 5," "Rhinestone Cowboy," and "Steel Magnolias." In 1986, Dolly opened her own theme park, Dollywood, in the Smokey Mountains near her childhood home.
Dolly Parton Discography |
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