Dolly Parton

Songwriter Jerry Chesnut Shares His Stories

source: CMT

Chesnut also recalled the Porter Wagoner/Dolly Parton duet, "Holdin' On to Nothin'," released before Parton had proven herself as a solo artist. Indeed, RCA label head Chet Atkins didn't even think she'd be able to sell records, but all that changed when that single's sales figures conv...

Published Wed, Sep 30

Mindy Smith plumbs beauty from life's...

source: Chicago Tribune

Mindy Smith plumbs beauty from life's darker moments Dolly Parton called Smith's recording of Parton's classic "Jolene" her favorite, including her own. Vince Gill is another admirer of her music, ... and more »

Published Wed, Aug 19

'Just a singer'? Maura O'Connell begs to differ

source: Dallas Morning News

 TX Her "friends" are harmony vocalists such as Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Mary Black and Jerry Douglas, a couple of duet singers in Tim O'Brien and Paul Brady, or a choir dubbed The Settles Connection. It's a most unique, beautiful record, ...

Published Tue, Jun 16

Guitars of the Stars Auction Raises Funds for Opry Trust

source: Gibson

 TN Among the stars who contributed guitars in celebration of their current singles, hobbies, favorite country songs, or country music heroes were Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Dolly Parton, ...

Published Mon, Jun 15

What will thieves do with Picasso's notebook?

source: MiamiHerald.com

 FL The Epiphone acoustic guitars were decorated by some of country music's biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels and Pam Tillis. The guitars were auctioned Friday to benefit ...

Published Sun, Jun 14

Fans Bid On Guitars Decorated By Favorite County Artist

source: NewsChannel5.com

 TN Proceeds will go to the Opry Trust Fund, an organization which helps people in the country music community with medical bills, food and living expenses. Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are just some ...

Published Fri, Jun 12

Broomfield summer series set to sound off

source: broomfieldenterprise.com

 CO Wernick is a featured performer on Steve Martin's latest album, "The Crow," which is climbing the record charts. Wernick plays along with other notables featured on the banjo album, including Dolly Parton and Vince Gill. In tough economic times, ...

Published Wed, Jun 10

Reviews of New Pop, Country/Roots, Jazz and Classical Releases

source: California Chronicle

 CA He takes one vocal turn, on the animatedly comic "Late for School," but he leaves the rest of the singing to pros like Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, and Mary Black. As with the guest instrumentalists, they tend to enhance Martin's own vision rather than ...

Published Tue, Jun 9