The Words and Music of Dolly Parton - Getting to Know Country's "Iron Butterfly" (Hardcover)

This insightful biography provides a closer look at one of the entertainment world's biggest stars, with a focus on what got her to the top-and what has kept her there. Dolly Parton has an enviable record of accomplishment as a performer, songwriter, recording artist, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She has triumphed on Broadway, in the movies, and even with her own theme park. The Words and Music of Dolly Parton probes its subject's unique singing voice and prolific abilities as a songwriter, as well as her impressive business savvy, fearless attitude, and an imagination as towering as the Smoky Mountains among which she grew up. This book focuses on Parton's most important albums and songwriting style, examining her career from her early days in the east Tennessee mountains through her national television exposure on the Porter Wagoner Show, her crossover success in pop music, and her return to her acoustic/bluegrass roots. In addition, it explores Parton's story songs and characters, the spirituality reflected in her music, and her important collaborations with other artists. Rare photographs of Parton's early career from legendary photographer Les Leverett, retired staff photographer for the Grand Ole Opry Interviews with many of Parton's collaborators over the years, including producers, engineers, and other artists A discography of Dolly Parton's albums and hit songs and a list of her awards

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Praeger Singer-Songwriter Collection
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	July 2011
Authors:	Nancy Cardwell
Dimensions:	240 x 170 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	178
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-37803-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Contemporary popular music > Country & western Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Contemporary popular music > Country & western Books > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Promotions
LSN:	0-313-37803-7
Barcode:	9780313378034

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