Dolly Parton
1. What you’ve got to know is she WROTE those songs! So it’s October 1973. I’m driving with the top down on my 1963 Chevy Impala trying to get something on the radio. This was before cassette decks. Sure, you could buy an aftermarket 8-track, but they sat under the dash and were notorious… Read More The post Dolly Parton appeared first on The Big Picture .
In October 1973, Dolly Parton's music was heard on a radio in Vermont. The radio, without FM, predominantly broadcast AM signals, which in rural areas carried news, farm reports, and country music. Dolly Parton, unlike today's country music, was a high-haired singer with twangy songs. She didn't have a TV show or cross over to mainstream pop, but her song "Jolene" caught the reporter's attention.
That song, rooted and relatable, marked Dolly Parton's transition into the mainstream. Her hit "9 to 5" solidified her status, featuring her in the film and earning an Oscar nomination. Dolly Parton's success transcended country music, becoming mainstream and enduring. Her crossover appeal with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris in the 1987 "Trio" album further cemented her credibility.
Despite initial skepticism about her cross-over potential, Dolly Parton's writing skills and relatable songs ensured her lasting impact in music.
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