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Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner ad libbed on some of their songs. Parton said she didn't have to fake the chemistry with Wagoner.
Porter Wagoner and a Native American greeting card both played significant roles in inspiring this 1960s one-hit wonder.
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. Initially ...
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 ...
In a clip from his digital platform UNUM, Ken Burns explores the story of Dolly Parton and how she claimed her spirit from Porter Wagoner Dolly Parton knew her roots and was well-aware of how her ...
Porter Wagoner. Written by Parton, the song highlights the power of music through time and in the face of hardship—Man’s burdens are made lighter with a song. A year after Parton’s song was ...
The tribute followed shortly after the death of Parton's husband, Carl Dean. Parton wrote the song about her departure from "The Porter Wagoner Show." On Wednesday night, the Grand Ole Opry's 100-year ...
Dolly Parton is ready to take center stage again — but this time, it’s through the pages of a brand-new book. The country ...
The data displayed for this chart goes back to 1994, however we hope to be able to offer deeper historic information at a future point ...
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, and Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. Performances include “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” and “Stand by Your Man.” Country's Legendary Duets is ...