It was released in the United States on May 13, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, making it her first Top 10 album and her highest-charting solo album ever; it also reached the number two on the U.S. country chart. ‎In August of 1619, a ship carrying more than 20 enslaved Africans arrived in the English colony of Virginia. White Limozeen (1989) produced two number one hits in "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" and "Yellow Roses". Most of the material has appeared on the Net in the rec.music.dylan newsgroup. Top 20 singles included "The Right Combination" and "Burning the Midnight Oil" (both duets with Wagoner, 1971); "Lost Forever in Your Kiss" (with Wagoner), "Touch Your Woman" (1972), "My Tennessee Mountain Home" and "Travelin' Man" (1973). She made cameo appearances on the Disney Channel as "Aunt Dolly", visiting Hannah and her family in fellow Tennessean and real-life goddaughter Miley Cyrus's series Hannah Montana (episodes "Good Golly, Miss Dolly", 2006, "I Will Always Loathe You", 2007, and "Kiss It All Goodbye", 2010). [25] With Wagoner's assistance, however, Parton was eventually accepted. The new, renovated show by the Dollywood Company opened in 2016. In 1978, Parton won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her Here You Come Again album. [28], In 1974, her song, "I Will Always Love You", written about her professional break from Wagoner, went to number one on the country chart. [1][5] Parton's middle name comes from her maternal great-great-grandmother Rebecca (Dunn) Whitted. She has 42 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past forty years. Parton's soundtrack album from the 1992 film, Straight Talk, however, was less successful. [15][16], Parton began performing as a child,[17] singing on local radio and television programs in the East Tennessee area. America was not yet America, but this was the moment it began. After a two-year hiatus from films, Parton was teamed with Sylvester Stallone for Rhinestone (1984). She had another Top 10 single that year with "Making Plans", a single released from a 1980 reunion album with Porter Wagoner. [125], In 2003, her efforts to preserve the bald eagle through the American Eagle Foundation's sanctuary at Dollywood earned her the Partnership Award from the U.S. It sold several million copies and produced four Top 10 country hits, including Phil Spector's "To Know Him Is to Love Him", which went to number one. She has called that statue of herself in her hometown "the greatest honor", because it came from the people who knew her. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her appearance in a 1978 Cher television special. In 1976, she began working closely with Sandy Gallin, who served as her personal manager for the next 25 years. That decision has been credited with helping to make her many millions of dollars in royalties from the song over the years. Her recording of Stevens' "Peace Train" was later re-mixed and released as a dance single, reaching Billboard's dance singles chart. On February 11, 2012, after the sudden death of Whitney Houston, Parton stated, "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. On June 25, 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Parton as one of the hundreds of artists whose material was destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire. Black music, forged in captivity, became the sound of complete artistic freedom. Her 1998 country-rock album Hungry Again was made up entirely of her own compositions. In December 2019, the biographical documentary Here I Am was added to the catalog of the Netflix streaming service. A second and more contemporary collaboration with Harris and Ronstadt, Trio II, was released in early 1999. 3). [154] Parton was also recognized in the Guinness World Records 2018 Edition for holding records for the Most Decades with a Top 20 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart and Most Hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist. A second single, the double A-sided "Two Doors Down"/"It's All Wrong, But It's All Right" topped the country chart and crossed over to the pop Top 20. Francis turned down Parton's offers, as she was already in negotiations with singer Gloria Estefan to produce the film, a collaboration now ended. [39][40], On October 27, 2009, Parton released a four-CD box set, Dolly, which featured 99 songs and spanned most of her career. Upcoming or recent releases . But her 1993 album Slow Dancing with the Moon won critical acclaim and did well on the charts, reaching number four on the country albums chart, and number 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Parton was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter to sign over half of the publishing rights to any song recorded by Presley. The readings starred Megan Hilty, Allison Janney, Stephanie J. In a 2019 episode of the Sky Arts music series Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road, Parton described finding old cassette tapes and realizing that she'd composed both "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" in the same songwriting session, telling Johnson "Buddy, that was a good night." And the last. Apple Podcasts. Parton also had a cameo in the sequel, which aired in November 2016. [12] Parton's father paid the doctor who helped deliver her with a bag of cornmeal. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast. [66] In a 2009 interview on CNN's Larry King Live, she said she had written "at least 3,000" songs, having written seriously since the age of seven. On April 10, 2020, Parton re-released 93 songs from six of her classic albums. [34], Parton recorded a series of bluegrass-inspired albums, beginning with The Grass Is Blue (1999), winning a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album; and Little Sparrow (2001), with its cover of Collective Soul's "Shine" winning a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Behind the system, and built into it, was the whip. The result, 1977's Here You Come Again, became her first million-seller, topping the country album chart and reaching number 20 on the pop chart. Parton, who had always envisioned a solo career, made the decision to leave Wagoner's organization; the pair performed their last duet concert in April 1974, and she stopped appearing on his TV show in mid-1974, although they remained affiliated. In addition to her performing appearances on The Porter Wagoner Show in the 1960s and into the 1970s, her two self-titled television variety shows in the 1970s and 1980s, and on American Idol in 2008 and other guest appearances, Parton has had television roles. Those honors include: Dolly Records, itunes.apple.com; accessed April 19, 2014. On June 29, 2014, Parton performed for the first time at the UK Glastonbury Festival performing songs such as "Jolene", "9 to 5" and "Coat of Many Colors" to a crowd of more than 180,000. Parton was honored in 2003 with a tribute album called Just Because I'm a Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton. Parton is featured on "The Right Time", which she co-wrote with Cyrus and Morris Joseph Tancredi. Recent popular programs include Call the Midwife, Line of Duty, EastEnders, Question Time and The One Show. [100][101] Although Parton does not use Dean's surname professionally, she has stated that her passport reads "Dolly Parton Dean" and that she sometimes uses Dean when signing contracts. [155] In 2020, Parton received a Grammy award for her collaboration with For King & Country on their song, "God Only Knows". He also worked construction jobs to supplement the farm's small income. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors", "I Will Always Love You", and "Jolene", among others, have become classics. [43] In 2011, Parton voiced the character Dolly Gnome in the animated film Gnomeo & Juliet. [1][8][9], Parton's mother, Avie Lee, cared for their large family. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast. In a 2009 interview, singer Connie Francis revealed that Dolly had been contacting her for years in an attempt to film the singer's life story. That is the narrative hook of the wildly popular, Peabody Award–winning 2019 podcast Dolly Parton’s America. Dollywood is the 24th-most-popular theme park in the United States, with three million visitors per year. She strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated when eligible and sang a song (an adaptation of Jolene) to celebrate her vaccination. [episode needed] ", "Crimson and Clover", and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone? In 1967, musician and country music entertainer Porter Wagoner invited Parton to join his organization, offering her a regular spot on his weekly syndicated television program The Porter Wagoner Show, and in his road show. The film was popular with critics and audiences, grossing over $95 million inside the U.S. She starred in the television movies A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986); Wild Texas Wind (1991); Unlikely Angel (1996), portraying an angel sent back to earth following a deadly car crash; and Blue Valley Songbird (1999), where her character lives through her music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9 to 5". In 1989, Parton returned to film acting in Steel Magnolias (1989), based on the play of the same name by Robert Harling. The movie highlights discrimination against women in the workplace and created awareness of the National Association of Working Women (9–5). For the next two years, she had numerous solo hits – including her signature song "Coat of Many Colors" (number four, 1971) – in addition to her duets. She also has said in interviews that, although it appears they spend little time together, it is simply that nobody sees him publicly. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast. Parton credits her musical abilities to her mother; often in poor health, she still managed to keep house and entertain her children with Smoky Mountain folklore and ancient ballads. [96] The series, called Dolly Parton's Heartstrings, aired in November 2019. The Record Industry Association of America has certified 25 of her single or album releases as either Gold Record, Platinum Record or Multi-Platinum Record. On August 10, 2010, with longtime friend Billy Ray Cyrus, Parton released the album Brother Clyde. Discover the best of the Internet and uncover trends, insights and talent that define the future of Internet excellence. [6][7] Parton's father, known as "Lee", worked in the mountains of East Tennessee, first as a sharecropper and later tending his own small tobacco farm and acreage. [68], As a songwriter, Parton has twice been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, for "9 to 5" and "Travelin' Thru" (2005) from the film Transamerica. Black people fought to make it one.“1619” is a New York Times audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones. [111], Parton is known for having undergone considerable plastic surgery. [142][143], At the American Music Awards, she has won three awards out of 18 nominations. Episode 1: The Fight for a True Democracy. Trio won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Parton has repeatedly joked about her physical image and surgeries, saying, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap. Her albums during this period were developed specifically for pop-crossover success.[32]. When she was eight, her uncle bought her first real guitar. During this period, her visibility continued to increase, with multiple television appearances. "Jolene" is a song written and performed by American country music artist Dolly Parton. Her songs were recorded by many other artists during this period, including Kitty Wells and Hank Williams Jr.[22] She signed with Monument Records in 1965, at age 19; she initially was pitched as a bubblegum pop singer. 99% Invisible with Roman Mars is a tiny radio show about design, architecture & the ninety-nine percent invisible activity that shapes our world. Episode 5: The Land of Our Fathers, Part 2. The record shot to number three, followed closely, in February 1971, by her first number-one single, "Joshua". June and Angie Provost, who trace their family line to the enslaved workers on Louisiana’s sugar-cane plantations, know this story well. Bob Dylan - Expecting Rain is one of the pioneer sites on the Web dealing with Bob Dylan, his music, influences, records (including unofficial ones) and the latest concert reviews. She is one of only six female artists (including Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell, Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year (1978). [107], Parton had turned down several offers to pose nude for Playboy magazine, but did appear on the cover of the October 1978 issue wearing a Playboy bunny outfit, complete with ears (the issue featured Lawrence Grobel's extensive and candid interview with Parton, representing one of her earliest high-profile interviews with the mainstream press). From the shadows of this exclusion, they pushed to create the nation’s first federal health care programs. [48] On March 6, 2016, Parton announced that she would be embarking on a tour in support of her new album, Pure & Simple. Vanessa Williams Part 1: Becoming Miss America Mike tells Sarah how a 20-year-old singer, actress and French horn player became Miss America with less than six months of practice. Her literacy program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library,[119] a part of the Dollywood Foundation, mails one book per month to each enrolled child from the time of their birth until they enter kindergarten. [29] Parton refused. The big winner of the night, however, was “Nomadland,” which took the PGA Award for Theatrical Motion Picture. Parton's music includes Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. [73] Ambassador Theatre Group announced a 2012 UK tour for Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, commencing at Manchester Opera House, on October 12, 2012. In 1986, she was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.[145][146]. You can find more information about it at nytimes.com/1619podcast.This episode includes scenes of graphic violence. "[116] Parton's feminine escapism is acknowledged in her words, "Womanhood was a difficult thing to get a grip on in those hills, unless you were a man. [157] In response to a 2021 proposal by the Tennessee legislature to erect a statue of Parton, she released a statement asking the legislature to remove the bill from consideration, saying "Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time."[158]. [76] Starting in June 2011, the Myrtle Beach location became Pirates Voyage Fun, Feast and Adventure; Parton appeared for the opening, and the South Carolina General Assembly declared June 3, 2011, as Dolly Parton Day. However, RCA Records did not renew her contract after it expired in 1986, and she signed with Columbia Records in 1987. 1 on the Hot 100 chart and it was no. After a further attempt at pop success with Rainbow (1987), including the single "The River Unbroken", it ended up a commercial let-down, causing Parton to focus on recording country material. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, known primarily for her work in country music. It's the first for both of us. This song was released to help keep the spirits up of those affected by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. [24] The pair continued to release duet albums, their final release being 1975's Say Forever You'll Be Mine. [63], Parton is a prolific songwriter, having begun by writing country-music songs with strong elements of folk music, based on her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings and reflecting her family's Christian background. DOWNLOAD. Parton expected to reprise her television role as Hannah's godmother in the musical comedy film Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009), but the character was omitted from the screenplay. [35] A live acoustic album, Heartsongs: Live from Home, featuring stripped-down versions of some of her hits, as well as some traditional songs, was released in late 1994. In addition to the title song for 9 to 5, she also recorded a second version of "I Will Always Love You" for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). [53] At the ceremony itself, Parton was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Lily Tomlin and preceded by a tribute featuring Jennifer Nettles, Pentatonix, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. In late June 2007, 9 to 5: The Musical was read for industry presentations. In addition, the song has been translated into Italian and performed by the Welsh opera singer Katherine Jenkins. Dolly Parton’s America is a production from OSM Audio and WNYC Studios. [135] She said that she was "a very proud girl today to know I had anything at all to do with something that's going to help us through this crazy pandemic. On November 16, 2010, Parton accepted the Liseberg Applause Award, the theme park industry's most prestigious honor, on behalf of Dollywood theme park during a ceremony held at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2010 in Orlando, Florida. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award; ten Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year and is one of only seven female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including Entertainer of the Year; four People's Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. [64] 1 on the Billboard country music charts, a record for a female artist (tied with Reba McEntire). Parton was awarded the Living Legend Medal by the U.S. Library of Congress on April 14, 2004, for her contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States. Little Sparrow, Halos & Horns, For God and Country, Better Day, Those Were The Days, and Live and Well are all available for online listening. Parton is the subject of the NPR podcast Dolly Parton's America. [41] She released her second live DVD and album, Live From London in October 2009, which was filmed during her sold-out 2008 concerts at London's The O2 Arena. "[117], Parton has been publicly vocal in her support for the LGBTQ+ community since at least 1991. It opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, on April 30, 2009, to mixed reviews. [45] In 2013, Parton and Kenny Rogers reunited for the title song of his album You Can't Make Old Friends. Eight singles reaching number one RCA Studio B in Nashville on December 9 located north of the music! 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