Born on January 19, 1946, Dolly Parton has had 70 years to live love learn and laugh about her childhood and rural upbringing(“Parton” 1). Growing up Parton did not have much money but they still had a happy life she even said herself that “while we didn’t have much money we had a good life”(Dawn 1). Parton was the fourth of 12 children and her mother had one miscarriage(Freeman 1). Her parents Robert and Avie Lee always new that there was something special about her and believed she could do anything she set her mind to (Dawn 1). Parton has always had the ability to inspire others and with her type of talent she was able to inspire woman who had less authority and others who had harsh living conditions through her lyrics. Speaking her mind and heart is one of her most famous characteristics which gave her the ability to contribute to country music when it was mainly focussed on men(Dolly Parton biography1). Ms.Parton took her inspiration from Rose Maddox, Molly O’day and Patsy Klein. Growing up around music Parton was given her first real guitar by her uncle who also inspired her(Dolly Parton Charity 1). The phenomenon American’s know now as Dolly Parton did not just happen overnight. When Parton was little she sang on the radio and by age ten she was performing professionally(Freeman 1). At age 12 she released…
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Her father was named Robert Lee Parton. He worked in construction but he also was a subsistence farmer. Her mother, Avie Lee Caroline, stayed at home with Dolly and her siblings. Dolly described her family as “dirt poor”. Her father made very little money , in fact when Dolly was born her father paid the doctor with a bag of cornmeal. Dolly was the fourth born of twelve children. Her entire family lived in a rustic…
She is the queen of country music. She draws you attention by her outrageous hair, makeup, and clothes. Well, her name is Dolly Parton. Parton has just a unique personality to her. The way to describe her in a good way is extreme southern bell. Dolly Parton has had a huge impact on country music. She always was singing folk or genuine country music. Her life revolved around country music and she wanted to share it with the world. She just had a way of life different from other peoples and…
The Music Of Dolly Parton. Hey everybody how you are doing? Well I know you guys love music and I'm glad to see that you guys made it here to hear my speech. Some of you music lovers say that Kitty Wells and Jean Shepard were the best country singers in the 60’s. (Pause for the audience reaction) they are WRONG while they were on the charts, Dolly Parton was the number one hit. You might be wondering who I am. I am Dolly Parton's sister ~Stella Parton~ This is important for me to talk about…
By 1988 Dolly was back to focusing on her musical career. She was nominated for two Grammys that year and won the Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (Dolly Parton Awards). She shared this award with the great Linda Ronstadt and legendary Emmylou Harris. They received this award due to a hit off of their collaboration album, Trio. They later produced a second album Trio II. Dolly Parton also won a two People’s Choice Awards that year, Favorite All-Around Female Entertainer and…
behind the famous Dolly Parton’s life? Dolly Parton was born on January 19,1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, United States, and she also was the fourth child out of twelve (“Dolly Parton”1). Dolly’s mother was married by the age fifteen , and had twelve kids by the time she was thirty-five (Parton 1). Dolly had four sister and six brothers (Dolly Parton 2) . Dolly’s Uncle Billy Earl introduced her to the music life at the age of ten (“Dolly Parton”4). Dolly has won lots and lots of awards for her…
Some of the situations that the film characters contend with are based on the real experiences of the ‘Nine to Five’ women. To turn her idea into a reality, Fonda enlisted the help of screenwriter Patricia Resnick and director Collin Higgins. Fonda then produced the film through her company IPC which she and her business partner Bruce Gilbert had formed after she decided she wanted to have control over her own work. The lead characters were written with Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton in…
the fourth season of American Idol. From there her career took off making her album “Some Hearts” with a billboard topping song “Jesus Take the Wheel.” Her success just keep growing through the years. Over the years Carries success has been proven with being nominated to host the CMA Awards nine times with her side kick Brad Paisley. Together they make the CMA’s very elegant and exciting to watch. Carrie herself has won seven Grammy’s also been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry which is a…
the top 200 chart, is what Joey calls God’s record. The fans are excited that one last album came out from this duo. There are not a lot of details out yet about the book that Rory Feek will be working on, but fans can’t wait to hear what he has to say about their life together. Rory has already proven to fans that he is an amazing writer in the blogs that he has shared over the last year about Joey’s journey. US Magazine shared that after Joey Feek’s death a lot of country stars were speaking…
in the Great Smoky Mountains, as visitors can hike on various trails, including the famous Appalachian Trail. One 8 mile (13km) section of the Appalachian Trail will take you to the rocky outcropping known as Charlies Bunion, where fantastic views of the mountains can be enjoyed. A more strenuous 2.7 mile (4.3km) hike will take you to Rainbow Falls, and from there to the summit of Mt. Le Conte. The popular Chimney Tops trail is also found here, rising 1,400 feet (427 meters) in elevation in just…