Dolly-Parton

Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge Tenn. She grew up alongside 12 other kids. Her vivid imagination helped her escape from life's harsh reality. life. Her songs were written before she was able to write or read. In 8 years, she got her first guitar. In the age of 11 she started singing on Knoxville Tenn's radio station. She recorded her first album during the same year Gold Band Records, a small independent label. While she was studying, she already made a name of herself in the local music scene. However, her goal was to to make music on a bigger level. On the very day she was able to graduate from high school, it was 1964. Dumb Blonde, Something Fishy and Dumb Blonde both charted on Monument Records in 1967. Porter Wagoner had been looking for a female singer for his show that was syndicated at this point. Parton began her career in 1967 she signed with RCA Records by 1968, and was a part of the Grand Ole Opry. The show ended in 1974, as her own songs like Joshua Coat of Many Colors and Jolene had begun charting their collaborative efforts. Parton composed I Will Always love You to Wagoner following their split. It reached number one. The song of Parton in 1974."I Will Never Love You peaked at No.