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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 ...
Country music legend Dolly Parton shared a message after friend and fellow country singer Jeannie Seely's death.
Dolly Parton paid tribute to one of her 'dearest' friends, country singer Jeannie Seely, following her death aged 85 on ...
Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent the late 1960s and early 1970s as collaborators. The pair performed on his television show, recorded duets, and fought constantly.
Porter Wagoner was on the same label as Dolly Parton. Here's why he thought they were cheating her out of success.
Dolly Parton joined Porter Wagoner’s show in 1967 and continued to appear on the program until 1974. Even after she left the show, she allowed Wagoner to produce her music.
When Dolly Parton was on The Porter Wagoner Show, many people believed she was romantically involved with Wagoner. To fuel the rumors, Wagoner often bought Parton expensive presents that he gifted ...
Porter Wagoner pressured Dolly Parton into doing things his way When Parton got to work on her solo career in the 1970s, she brought Wagoner on as a producer. She had more freedom than she’d had ...
Dolly Parton joins ‘The Porter Wagoner Show’ Parton joined The Porter Wagoner Show in 1967 when the star asked her to be his “new girl singer” after his previous one, Norma Jean Beasley, left.
Porter Wagoner talked to Dolly Parton’s husband about the rumors about them When Wagoner and Parton first met, he knew at the end of their meeting that he would invite her to join his show.
The Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner album came out after he sued her In 1979, Wagoner sued Parton for breach of contract, five years after she exited The Porter Wagoner Show.
Porter Wagoner said Dolly Parton was insecure Parton appears to be confident and self-assured. She is able to get up on stage and command the attention of audiences, and has starred in films.