Full Description
Explore 100 remarkable moments in the extraordinary life of Dolly Parton with this illustrated retrospective of her most amazing achievements.
Everyone's favorite country music star and American icon, Dolly Parton, has accomplished incredible things in her life, from releasing the hit "I Will Always Love You" to creating a nonprofit for children. This beautiful volume will take you on a journey through Dolly's life. Look back on her star roles, hit songs, and philanthropic aspirations, all accompanied by photos from throughout the years.
Some of the notable moments you will find include:
At 13 years old, Dolly graced the stage at The Grand Ole Opry, easily the most prestigious country venue in Nashville
Dolly's start in show business: Dolly launched her first country album, Hello, I'm Dolly, in 1967
Dolly's rise to superstardom: her famous song "I Will Always Love you" hits the country music charts
Classic movie moments from 9 to 5 to The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas to Steel Magnolias
The creation of her incredibly popular resort and theme park, Dollywood
Dolly's philanthropy efforts and her $1 million donation for COVID vaccine research
And so much more!
Dolly Parton: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life is a stunning tribute to your favorite all-American icon.
Each book in the 100 Remarkable Moments series is a stunning tribute to a different pop culture icon, visually chronicling 100 extraordinary events that define their legacy. Interviews with friends and colleagues, and over 100 magnificent photographs, combine to create an illustrated retrospective of achievements and contributions readers of all ages will enjoy. Also available: Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life Hardcover Edition; Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life Paperback Edition; Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life 2nd Edition
Contents
INTRODUCTION
BORN TO TELL SONGS • CHILDHOOD THROUGH 1966
BIG DREAMS WITH BIG WINGS • 1967 - 1975
THE TIDE'S GONNA TURN • 1976 - 1980
FIND YOUR PLACE AND SHINE • 1981 - 1990
BACK TO HER ROOTS • 1991 - 2000
A TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY CULTURAL ICON • 2001 - 2013
STILL ROCKIN' • 2014 AND ONWARD
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
SOURCES
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
IMAGE CREDITS
