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  1. On This Day January 23 1984 - The Great Pretender by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On This Day January 23 1984 - The Great Pretender by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On this day January 23 1984, The Great Pretender by Dolly Parton was released, highlighting her continued success during a decade of artistic growth and crossover appeal. The album leaned into polished production and classic pop influences while maintaining the emotional clarity and vocal warmth...
  2. On This Day January 21 1985 - Real Love by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On This Day January 21 1985 - Real Love by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On this day January 21 1985, Real Love by Dolly Parton was released, continuing her successful run through the 1980s as she balanced country roots with mainstream appeal. The album reflected a period when Parton refined a polished sound that resonated with both longtime fans and a wider pop...
  3. On This Day October 29, 1983 – Islands In The Stream By Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day October 29, 1983 – Islands In The Stream By Kenny Rogers And Dolly Parton Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day October 29, 1983, Islands In The Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Written by the Bee Gees, the duet became one of the most iconic collaborations of the decade, blending country roots with a smooth pop...
  4. On This Day 1983 – Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Was Released

    On This Day 1983 – Islands in the Stream by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Was Released

    In 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton teamed up for the release of Islands in the Stream, a duet that would go on to become one of the most iconic collaborations of the decade. Written by the Bee Gees, the song blended country and pop in a way that appealed to a massive audience, showcasing the...
  5. On This Day July 23 1982 – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day July 23 1982 – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Premiered in Theaters

    On this day July 23 1982, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas premiered in theaters, bringing the hit Broadway musical to the big screen with a star powered cast and a mix of country charm and comedy. Starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, the film told the story of a long running Texas...
  6. On This Day: July 12, 1982 – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Soundtrack Released

    On This Day: July 12, 1982 – Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Soundtrack Released

    On this day July 12, 1982, the official soundtrack to Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released, bringing the musical energy of the hit Broadway adaptation to record stores just ahead of the film's nationwide debut. Featuring performances by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, the soundtrack...
  7. On This Day: May 30, 1989 - Dolly Parton Releases White Limozeen

    On This Day: May 30, 1989 - Dolly Parton Releases White Limozeen

    On this day May 30, 1989, Dolly Parton released her twenty ninth studio album White Limozeen. Marking a return to her country roots, the album featured a traditional sound that reconnected Dolly with longtime fans after several years of pop crossover material. White Limozeen reached number 3 on...
  8. On This Day: May 2, 1983 - Dolly Parton Releases Burlap and Satin

    On This Day: May 2, 1983 - Dolly Parton Releases Burlap and Satin

    On May 2, 1983, Dolly Parton released her twelfth solo studio album Burlap and Satin. Blending country roots with pop influences, the album showed Dolly’s continued effort to cross over into the mainstream while staying true to her storytelling style. Burlap and Satin reached number 127 on the...
  9. On This Day: March 29 1982 Heartbreak Express by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On This Day: March 29 1982 Heartbreak Express by Dolly Parton Was Released

    On this day March 29 1982 Dolly Parton released her twenty fourth solo studio album Heartbreak Express. Mixing heartfelt ballads with upbeat country-pop charm the album continued her successful crossover appeal in the early 80s. Heartbreak Express reached number 105 on the US Billboard 200 and...
  10. On This Day: March 14 1981 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Became the Number One Song in America for the Second Time

    On This Day: March 14 1981 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Became the Number One Song in America for the Second Time

    On this day March 14 1981 Dolly Parton’s hit song 9 to 5 reclaimed the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time after first topping the chart from February 21 to 27. The song became an anthem for working-class Americans with its upbeat melody and empowering lyrics. 9 to 5...
  11. On This Day: March 2, 1987, 'Trio' Album Released by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris

    On This Day: March 2, 1987, 'Trio' Album Released by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris

    On this day, March 2, 1987, the collaborative album 'Trio' by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris was released. This landmark project brought together three of country music's most celebrated female artists, blending their distinct voices into harmonious perfection. 'Trio' achieved...
  12. On This Day: February 21, 1981 - 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On This Day: February 21, 1981 - 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton Became the Number 1 Song in America

    On February 21, 1981, Dolly Parton’s smash hit 9 to 5 reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed until February 27. The song also climbed to #1 in Canada, marking one of Parton’s biggest crossover successes. Originally written for the 1980 comedy film of the same name, 9 to 5 became...
  13. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)

    Title: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Tagline: With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal! Genre: Comedy Director: Colin Higgins Cast: Burt Reynolds,Dolly Parton,Dom DeLuise,Charles Durning,Jim Nabors,Robert Mandan,Lois Nettleton,Theresa Merritt,Noah Beery...
  14. Rhinestone (1984)

    Title: Rhinestone Tagline: She's bet everything, and we mean everything, that she can turn this New York cabbie into an overnight sensation. He has other things in mind. But he's never had a trainer like this one! Genre: Comedy Director: Bob Clark Cast: Sylvester Stallone,Dolly...
  15. Dolly (1987)

    Title: Dolly Genre: Comedy Creator: Dolly Parton,Sandy Gallin Cast: Dolly Parton, Howard Smith, Ritch Brinkley, Sal Lopez First aired: Sep 27, 1987 Last air date: May 7, 1988 Overview: Dolly is a television variety show that ran on ABC during the 1987-1988 season featuring...
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    Burlap & Satin (1983)

    Title: Burlap & Satin Artist: Dolly Parton Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1983 Tracks: 1 - Ooo Ee - 3:37 2 - Send Me the Pillow That You Dream On - 3:07 3 - Jealous Heart - 3:16 4 - A Gamble Either Way - 3:34 5 - Appalachian Memories - 4:17 6 - I Really Don't Want to Know - 2:59...
  17. Dolly Parton - 9 To 5

    Dolly Parton - 9 To 5

    Official music video for ”9 To 5” by Dolly PartonListen to Dolly Parton: https://DollyParton.lnk.to/listenYDWatch more Dolly Parton videos: https://DollyPart...
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    9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (1980)

    Title: 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs Artist: Dolly Parton Genre: Country Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - 9 to 5 - 2:46 2 - Hush-A-Bye Hard Times - 3:50 3 - The House of the Rising Sun - 4:03 4 - Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) - 4:42 5 - Sing for the Common Man - 3:49 6 - Working Girl - 3:21 7...
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    9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (1980)

    Title: 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs Artist: Dolly Parton Genre: Country Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - 9 to 5 - 2:46 2 - Hush-A-Bye Hard Times - 3:50 3 - The House of the Rising Sun - 4:03 4 - Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) - 4:42 5 - Sing for the Common Man - 3:49 6 - Working Girl - 3:21 7...
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