American Songwriter

On This Day in 1983, Dolly Parton Hit No. 1 With an Iconic Duet Originally Written for a Soul Legend

Forty-two years ago today, Dolly Parton was at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with one of the most iconic duets of all time.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1971, Dolly Parton Released the Autobiographical Song She Wrote on a Dry Cleaning Receipt From Porter Wagoner’s Suit

Fifty-four years ago today, Dolly Parton released an autobiographical signature song that taught listeners important life lessons.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1973, Dolly Parton Released a Major Hit That Inspired Covers by The White Stripes, Oliva Newton-John, and Hundreds More

Fifty-two years ago today, Dolly Parton released a No. 1 single that would become her signature songs an inspire hundreds of ...

Dolly Parton Postpones Vegas Residency Due to ‘Health Challenges’

Dolly Parton's concert residency in Las Vegas has been postponed. She is undergoing "a few" undisclosed medical procedures to address health concerns.

Dolly Parton's husband Carl Dean's will revealed 7 months after his death

S even months after Dolly Parton's husband, Carl Dean, died, his will has been revealed. Carl was 82 when he passed away in March 2025, and according to court documents filed by D ...