Dolly-Parton

Dolly Parton, born Jan. 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge Tenn. to 12 children from a poor family children who would grow up in the same household, figured out very young how to overcome of the difficulties she faced with her incredibly vibrant imagination. Her songs were written before she was able to write or read. At the age of 8, she got her first electric guitar. She began singing on the Knoxville Tenn Radio Station. In the that same the year that Gold Band Records was a tiny independent record label. While in high school, she was able to establish herself within the community, but her dream was greater. The day she graduated from the high school in 1964. Dumb Blonde, Something Fishy and Dumb Blonde both charted on Monument Records in 1967. Porter Wagoner had been looking for female performers for his show that was syndicated at this point. Parton joined Grand Ole Opry 1969 after contracting with RCA Records. However she left Wagoner's show in 1974 as her solo songs like Joshua Coat of Many Colors and Jolene had begun charting their collaborative efforts. Parton recorded "I will Always Be Loving You" to Wagoner soon after their split. It was ranked the top spot at No. It was the first time a single reached No.