Dolly-Parton
Dolly Parton, born Jan. 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge Tenn. to a family of 12 poor children that would be raised with them eventually. She learned young how to overcome of her difficulties by using her rich and vibrant imagination. Songs were written by her before she knew how to read and write. Within 8 years she had her very first guitar. In the age of 11, she began to sing at Knoxville Tenn's local radio station. Her first album was recorded within the same calendar year on Gold Band Records, a tiny independent label. She made a name on the local circuit while at high school, but always dreamed of having a bigger stage. In 1964, the day that followed her graduation from high school, she relocated to Nashville. Dumb Blonde (both 1967) as well as Something Fishy were among her first Monument Records chart-topping records. Porter Wagoner's syndicated TV show was in need of the services of a new singer by this time. Parton was hired in 1966. She then she joined RCA Records in 1968, and the Grand Ole Opry was founded in the year 1969. Then, in 1974, she left Wagoner's show due to the commercial success of her own songs such as Joshua Coats from Many Colors or Jolene was surpassing their joint albums. Parton's hit song, I'll Never Have Love for You (for Wagoner), reached the top of the. #1 spot following their broke up. Its first appearance at the top spot was in 1974.







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