The Story of Dolly Parton

DOLLY TAKES THE STAGE! Her voice soars over the music, every note perfect, every word heartfelt. The energy is electric, the future of country music hanging in the balance. RCA’s Opry Breakfast has launched a star! The audience erupts, applause shaking the hall … the breakthrough is complete, pure and simple Tennessee magic!

Follow the story of Dolly Parton through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports spanning more than 50 years. This edition charts the life and career of the country music legend — exactly as they were reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The breakthrough of RCA’s Opry Breakfast in 1967
– The rise of iconic hits like Jolene and I Will Always Love You
– Dollywood’s opening and the growth of her theme park empire
– Partnerships, philanthropy, and awards, including Tennessean of the Year 2006
– Highlights from the 2024 Dollywood Exhibit

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Dolly fan, a country music enthusiast, or someone who remembers belting out her songs through the decades — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Dolly Parton’s history ready to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.