Dolly Parton’s songwriting was one of the things that made Porter Wagoner start paying attention to her. She recalls memories of her own childhood and invents stories and characters with whom the ...

The musical variety show—which also gave Dolly Parton her first big career break —almost always featured Wagoner and other ...

Though booking a job on Porter Wagoner’s show breathed life into Dolly Parton’s career, their working relationship became a weight on her. Parton had dreams for her music, and she couldn’t bring them ...

If you ever put pen to paper to write creatively, then you know it is incredibly difficult. It is a hobby and or profession that is outlined by critical introspection, boundless empathy, and at its ...

Dolly Parton joined Porter Wagoner’s show in 1967, bringing her the widespread attention her career needed. She was grateful for the opportunity, but her partnership with Wagoner began to weigh on her ...