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Dolly Parton, Songteller

My Life in Lyrics
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Dolly Parton, Songteller offers an intimate look into the life and career of Dolly Parton through her own words and music. Co-authored with Robert K. Oermann, the book takes readers on a journey through Dolly's extensive songwriting history, sharing the stories and inspirations behind her iconic songs. It's a heartfelt reflection on her rise to stardom, showcasing her unique ability to weave personal experiences into universally cherished folk and country hits.
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This book may appeal to you if you are a fan of Dolly Parton or interested in the art of songwriting. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Dolly's life and creative process, with stories behind her most iconic songs. You'll enjoy exploring her musical journey and personal anecdotes that reveal the heart and soul behind her legendary music.

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Dolly Parton, Songteller

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.

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A beautifully-illustrated celebration of the remarkable life and career of country music legend Dolly Parton.

'A goldmine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes' - Washington Post

The New York Times bestseller

A show-stopping must-have for every Dolly fan.

As told in Dolly Parton's own inimitable words, Songteller is a memoir like no other. Songteller explores 150 songs that have defined Dolly's journey, illustrated throughout with never-before-seen images and memorabilia from her personal archives.

For the first time, Dolly Parton reveals the personal stories, candid insights, and memories behind classic songs like 'Jolene', '9 to 5', 'I Will Always Love You' and more, as she looks back at over 60 years of songwriting.

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. Add it to the shelf with books like Behind the Seams and Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen. This is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan.

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Dolly Parton, Songteller offers an enchanting glimpse into Dolly Parton's life and music, combining personal anecdotes with behind-the-scenes stories of her greatest hits. The book reveals Parton's vivacious personality and provides a heartfelt exploration of the inspirations and events that shaped her iconic songs. It's a captivating mix of music history and personal memoir that delights fans and music lovers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529349795

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 2463g

Pages: 380

About the Author

Dolly Parton (Author)

Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female country singer-songwriter of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards, she has had 26 songs reach #1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. Parton recently became the first country artist honored as Grammy MusiCares Person of the Year given out by NARAS. She has 41 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. In 2014, the RIAA recognized her impact on recorded music with a plaque commemorating more than 100 million units sold worldwide. Her 2016 #1 album, "Pure & Simple," which topped the Billboard Top Country Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts and debuted at No. 1 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, added to that massive tally. She has garnered ten Grammy Awards and 49 nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and a 2020 win with for KING & COUNTRY for their collaboration on "God Only Knows"; 10 Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year; five Academy of Country Music Awards, also including a nod for Entertainer of the Year; four People's Choice Awards; and three American Music Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. Parton has donated over 130 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library. Her children's book, Coat of Many Colors, was dedicated to the Library of Congress to honor the Imagination Library's 100 millionth book donation. From her "Coat of Many Colors" while working "9-to-5," no dream is too big and no mountain too high for the country girl who turned the world into her stage.

Robert K. Oermann (Author)

Robert K. Oermann is a Nashville-based music journalist who is considered the "unofficial historian of Nashville's musical heritage." He has written several books on country music, including Finding Her Voice: The Saga of Women in Country Music, which won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award for music book excellence. He lives with his wife in Nashville, Tennessee.

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