Fifty-three years ago today, Dolly Parton stepped into the studio and recorded what would become a pivotal hit for her.

One of the most decorated and beloved country music artists in history, Dolly Parton had to make certain sacrifices. One of those sacrifices was never having children of her own, despite a nearly ...

Dolly Parton primarily writes songs alone, but she has worked with one collaborator several times over the years. Parton herself is a prolific songwriter, but she had high praise for Mac Davis, a ...

More than five decades after its release, Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” continues to draw sustained praise for its emotional ...

“Just because I’m blonde / Don’t think I’m dumb / ‘Cause this dumb blonde ain’t nobody’s fool.” These lines from Dolly Parton’s first country hit, “Dumb Blonde,” were a clear warning shot: Don’t you ...

Dolly Parton has spent her 80 years on this planet inspiring millions of people to stay true to their roots, fall in love, get through the workday and find peace in God. But her most lasting legacy is ...

When it comes to the "greatest country album" ever recorded, Rolling Stone doesn't hedge. The answer is Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, and the magazine's verdict is unambiguous: everyone else is ...