How Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris Turned a Phil Spector Song into a No. 1 Hit

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris turned an unlikely song penned by one of music's most controversial figures into one of country music’s most beloved hits.

'Smoky Mountain Mama': How you can hear Dolly Parton's mother's record

It's well known that Dolly Parton traces her musical talent to her mother's side of the family, but did you know her mom ...
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Happy Birthday, Dolly! Here’s Every Parton Album That Has Topped a Billboard Chart, Including a Few Surprises

Dolly Parton may be primarily associated with country music, but her talent truly cannot be contained to any one style. As the legend turns 80 on Monday (Jan. 19), Billboard reveals all the U.S. album ...
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Dolly Parton Releases Rare Recordings Of Her Mother Singing Old Appalachian Songs From Her Childhood

She got it from her mama. It’s well known, and well-documented, that Dolly Parton grew up very poor (well, money-wise), in ...
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On This Day in 1977, Dolly Parton Indulged in Her “Outrageous” Side With Her First Self-Produced Album

Prior to 1977, Dolly Parton’s highest pop placement was “Jolene” at No. 60. With New Harvest…First Gathering, however, the “Queen of Country Music” was aiming squarely at the pop charts. Parton meant ...