Did Dolly Parton Make Pop Music? Yes, But She Preferred to Call It ‘Dolly Parton Music’
On the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith chat about the late country icon's relationship with pop music over the years.
Dolly Parton's musical career spanned over six decades, but she always maintained a steadfast preference for labeling her music as "Dolly Parton music." The country singer, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, never intended to "go pop" during her illustrious career. Katie & Keith from the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast discussed Parton's relationship with pop music in a recent episode.
Despite releasing crossover hits like "Here You Come Again" in 1977, Parton never saw herself as a pop artist. In a 1977 interview, she firmly stated, "I never considered the fact that I was going pop." She emphasized that she would only cross over to pop music as herself, maintaining her unique style and not attempting to fit into a different mold.
She further clarified, "If my music has to have a label, I will call it country, mainly because I am country." This statement is a testament to Parton's unwavering commitment to her artistic identity and the music that she created.
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