Dolly-Parton

Dolly Parton, born Jan. 19th, 1946 in Locust Ridge Tenn. to a family of 12 poor children, who would all grow up with them eventually. She learned quickly how to navigate her way out of the challenges she encountered thanks to her incredibly imaginative imagination. Before she could write and read, she began making up her own songs. As a young girl and had her first electric guitar. She began singing for a Knoxville Tenn Radio Station. At the time, she also recorded her debut recording for Gold Band Records a tiny independent label. In high school, she became famous locally but longed to be on a bigger stage. Following her graduation from highschool in 1964 she made the move to Nashville. Her first charting hits with Monument Records included Dumb Blonde and Something Fishy both in 1967. Porter Wagoner had been looking for a female vocalist to be a part of his syndicated show at this point. Parton was appointed in the year 1967 was signed to RCA Records by 1968, and was a part of the Grand Ole Opry. The show ended in 1974 when her solo songs like Joshua Coat of Many Colors and Jolene were charting collaborations with them. Parton following the breakup of their partnership with Wagoner, wrote"I'm Always Loving You and made it to the top spot at No. Its first appearance at No. 1 was 1974.