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Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner collaborated for years, releasing 13 total albums together. Their final album didn’t come out until years after they went their separate ways, though.
Porter Wagoner had a singer on his show before Dolly Parton. He said she left because of the intensity of their affair.
Dolly Parton wrote a song early in her career that impressed Porter Wagoner. He shared what it taught him about her.
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent the late 1960s and early 1970s as collaborators. The pair performed on his television show, recorded duets, and fought constantly.
Dolly Parton said working with Porter Wagoner was a positive and negative experience for her Parton joined Wagoner’s show in 1967. In their years together, their close collaboration deepened ...
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After Dolly Parton left The Porter Wagoner Show, Wagoner continued to produce her music. As she grew bigger as an artist, though, Parton realized that she wanted more control over her albums.
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner’s relationship was platonic, but rumors abounded about a potential romantic connection between the two of them. Parton denied this on her end but acknowledged ...
Dolly Parton said it broke her heart to hear Porter Wagoner talk about her like this Wagoner railed against Parton in countless interviews, which caused her a tremendous amount of pain.
While Wagoner saw himself as a necessary force in Parton’s success, he said she had the makings of a star all on her own. “I’m sure Dolly had ideas of being a big star when she was just a ...
Porter Wagoner said Dolly Parton was insecure Parton appears to be confident and self-assured. She is able to get up on stage and command the attention of audiences, and has starred in films.
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 ...