Say the name Dolly Parton and everyone knows who she is. You don’t have to be a fan of country music to know the name or her music. Older generations grew up listening to 9to5, Jolene and more. The younger generation may know her from movies and Whitney Houston’s version of “I will always love you”. But this woman is more than music. She is an enterprise unto herself.
She grew up poor, learned to play guitar, became a side gig to Porter Wagoner and then broke into movies. But Dolly Parton is generous and smart. There is no “dumb blonde” when it comes to Dolly.
Let’s start with Dollywood. Everyone know the theme park but what some do not know is she built the theme park in her hometown area to help the Tennessee people who were struggling to find work. If not for Dolly Pigeon Forge would not be a thriving vacation spot and the people of Eastern Tennessee wouldn’t have the opportunities that they do. And as a fan the park is one that should not be missed.
Dolly is generous and when the fires hit the Gatlinburg area a few years ago she donated generously to help but also asked her friends in the music industry to help out which they did.
She donated a million dollars to the Covid-19 vaccine company trying to help the country.
And let’s not forget the Imagination Library. This non-profit was started by Dolly to give books to kids from her hometown that couldn’t get to books but has grown to support the whole country. You can go to her website and if there is a distribution person in your area a child will get free books from birth to the age of 5 every month. And it is free.
Dolly Parton is one of richest women and yet probably one of the most down home southern ladies. My sister and I got to see her interview and do some singing and story telling a few years ago and it was incredible.
Dolly does it all and she does it with her blonde wig perfectly done and high heels ready to kick a little dust up. And this book tells you about her songs and what brought her to the words and the music that we all love. And she is certainly a woman who should be celebrated this Women’s History Month.
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.
As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton’s personal and business archives.
Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics.
• Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia
• Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries.
Containing rare photos and memorabilia from Parton’s archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan.
• Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and more.
• The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country
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