50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical Partnership50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner End Their Musical PartnershipOn Feb. 19, 1974, Parton announced her split from Wagoner, after more than seven years of performing together.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
57 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is Released57 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s Debut Album Is ReleasedOn Feb. 13, 1967, 'Hello, I'm Dolly' was released.Gayle ThompsonGayle Thompson
50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Becomes a No. 1 Hit50 Years Ago: Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ Becomes a No. 1 HitOn Feb. 2, 1974, Parton earned her second No. 1 hit with "Jolene."The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
46 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold Single46 Years Ago: ‘Here You Come Again’ Becomes Dolly Parton’s First Gold SingleOn Feb. 1, 1978, Parton earned her first-ever gold single.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
11 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]11 Country Hits You Probably Didn’t Know Are Cover Songs [Watch]It doesn't have to be country to be country!Billy DukesBilly Dukes
50 Country Albums Turning 50 in 202450 Country Albums Turning 50 in 2024Dolly, Willie and more had found their voice, while other icons were stuck in transition. 1974 was a very important year in country music. Billy DukesBilly Dukes
55 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole Opry55 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Joins the Grand Ole OpryOn Jan. 4, 1969, Parton was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
46 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold Album46 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Earns Her First Gold AlbumParton had already been a country star for a number of years by the time she released her 16th studio album, but the crossover success of the album launched the second phase of her career, in pop music, and earned the superstar her first gold album.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
How Dolly Parton and Kevin Cronin Made Their ‘Dark Duet’How Dolly Parton and Kevin Cronin Made Their ‘Dark Duet’She took a different approach with "Keep on Loving You," REO Speedwagon frontman tells UCR. "I love it when real singers sing my songs."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′43 Years Ago: Dolly Parton Makes Her Movie Debut in ‘9 to 5′On Dec. 19, 1980, Parton made her big-screen debut, appearing in the movie '9 to 5'.The Boot StaffThe Boot Staff
Dolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Album Did the Unthinkable Last WeekDolly Parton’s ‘Rockstar’ Album Did the Unthinkable Last WeekSales of her 'Rockstar' album were No. 1 all-genre and among the best in country music in 2023.Billy DukesBilly Dukes