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"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"--...
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Dolly Parton is known as one of the most famous singer/songwriters in country music, but what about before that? What happened when Parton was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Dolly Parton. Readers learn about Parton's early life, her award-winning success in both country and pop music and in film, and her philanthropic work for children through her Dollywood Foundation" --
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30 songs from this iconic country singer-songwriter, including: Coat of Many Colors * Do I Ever Cross Your Mind * Heartbreaker * Here You Come Again * I Will Always Love You * Islands in the Stream * Jolene * Joshua * Love Is like a Butterfly * Nine to Five * Please Don't Stop Loving Me * Tennessee Homesick Blues * Tomorrow Is Forever * Two Doors Down * Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' like That * Yellow Roses * and more.
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman.
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family 'as poor as dirt'. She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop,...
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Country singer, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian, Dolly Parton is a cultural icon. Coming from a large family without much money, music was her way to become a star. From moving to Nashville right out of high school, to receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award, you might think Dolly has done it all. But that's just the start for this star! Dolly is also extremely generous. She has started programs that give children free books, and she donates...
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A collection of quotations from one of America's most beloved cultural icons.
Curated from Dolly Parton's numerous public statements-interviews, speeches, social media posts, and more-this is a comprehensive picture of her legacy as a musician, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since her career began in the Nashville music scene of the 1960s, Parton has become, revered for her work as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter, selling over...
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9 to 5 The Musical is based on the hit 1980 movie. Featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the stage production premiered in Los Angeles in September 2008 and opened on Broadway in April 2009. It was nominated for 15 Drama Desk Awards and 4 Tony Awards. Our songbook presents a dozen songs (vocal lines with piano accompaniment), and fantastic full-color photos! Includes the title song and: Around Here * Backwoods Barbie * Change It * 5 to 9 * Get...
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2022
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Una impetuosa historia repleta de riesgos y deseos
Ella es una promesa de la música que canta sobre la dura vida que ha dejado atrás.
Y está huyendo.
Llega a Nashville para reclamar su destino.
Y en Nashville podría encontrarla la oscuridad de la que ha escapado. Y destruirla.
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The Foreword Indies Gold Medal Winner that "analyzes Dolly Parton as a performance art project designed to subvert gender and class expectations" (Shondaland).
Dolly Parton is instantly recognizable for her iconic style and persona, but how did she create her enduring image? Dolly crafted her exaggerated appearance and stage personality by combining two opposing stereotypes-the innocent mountain girl and the voluptuous sex symbol. Emerging through...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive
In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own,...
In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own,...
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Get the Summary of Dolly Parton and Robert Oermann's Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book.
Original book introduction: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.
As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated...
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"Nobody knows Dolly like Dolly," declares Dolly Parton. Dolly's is a rags-to-riches tale like no other. A dirt-poor Smoky Mountain childhood paved the way for the buxom blonde butterfly's metamorphosis from singer-songwriter to international music superstar. The undisputed "Queen of Country Music," Dolly has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has conquered just about every facet of the entertainment industry: music, film, television,...
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"When everything fell apart for Lynn Melnick, she spent the money from her NYPL fellowship on a trip to Dollywood with her family. Melnick's trauma began long before 2018, but events of that year forced her to relive portions of it--abortions, drug abuse, rape--even as she was confronting new pain in the loss of close friends and family. Dolly Parton's music had been a balm and a source of inspiration for decades, and so the trip to Dollywood was...
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Dolly Parton has entertained, educated, and inspired millions of fans for over five decades. Whether she's writing songs, performing live, recording new albums, acting in or producing new movies and TV programs, expanding her wildly successful Dollywood amusement park, helping children around the world learn to read with her Imagination Library nonprofit, or donating millions of dollars to schools, charities, and people in need, the Queen of Country...
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Compiled by Mary Zaia, “Dolly: An Unauthorized Collection of Wise & Witty Words on Grit, Lipstick, Love & Life from Dolly Parton” is a book of quotes from America's most beloved country singer.
We all need a dose of Dolly in our lives. Whether it's her warmth and generosity, her humble roots and down-home values, her gifts to film and music, or her unforgettable style and humor, Dolly Parton has plenty of life secrets to share. Enjoy this collection...
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