Dolly Parton Born Jan 19, 1946 Sevierville Tennessee
Hit Songs: Joshua Coat Of Many Colors Jolene Here You Come Again Two Doors Down Baby I'm Burnin' You're The Only One Startin' Over Again Nine To Five I Will Always Love You
Movies: 9 To 5 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Steel Magnolias The Beverly Hillbillies
TV Show: In 1976 she hosted a syndicated music show "Dolly". Her 1987 prime-time variety show of the same name on ABC was cancelled after the first season
The Early Years: Dolly Parton was born in poverty in Sevier County in the mountains of East Tennessee She was one of twelve children. As a child she used her ability to make up songs and sing them as a way to both escape and celebrate her humble surroundings. By the age of ten, Dolly was performing regularly on the Cas Walker TV show in Knoxville. Dolly bought a bus ticket to Nashville soon after being the first member of her family to graduate from high school
Porter Wagoner: In 1967 Dolly joined singer Porter Wagoner's syndicated country music TV show, and "Miss Dolly" as she was called became very popular with viewer's. They also had several hits as a duo. She left Wagoner in 1974.
Dollywood: In 1986 Parton opened Dollywood, a Smoky Mountain theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg
2007: Dolly Parton continues to perform, and live in the Nashville area.
Kenny Rogers Born August 21, 1938 Houston Texas
Hit Songs: Lucille The Gambler Lady Through The Years She Believes In Me Daytime Friends Coward Of The County Twenty Years Ago
Bands: New Christy Minstrels The First Edition
Songs by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition Somethings Burning But You Know I Love You Reuben James Tell It All Brother Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town Just Dropped In I Believe In Music
Record Sales: Between 1977 and 1979 alone Kenny Rogers sold over $100 million worth of records, and soon became a household name.
Acting, TV & Books: In 1980 Kenny Rogers began an acting career, starring in a TV movie The Gambler based on his 1979 hit. More movies followed, along with TV Specials and Books.
2005: Kenny Rogers continues to perform. He performed in Nashville recently at the CMA Music Festival (Fan Fair)
Biography: T. Graham Brown arrived in Nashville from his native Athens Georgia in 1982, he quickly found work as a studio singer, making demonstration tapes. Having such a unique sound, he was quickly signed to Capitol Records. He's had many hits, and sung many well known commercial jingles.
More Tennessee Concerts pictures of Dolly Parton. See pictures of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers singing the hit song "Island In The Stream", for the first together in over twenty years on on our 100 Greatest Duets TV Taping Page, airing on CMT on September 17, 2005
Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
November 1, 1986 : Murfreesboro, Tennessee
* MTSU Murphy Center *
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Opening act T. Graham Brown
Hits include: I Tell It Like It Used To Be, Hell And High Water, Come As You Are, Darlene, Wine Into Water, Brilliant Conversationalist
All pictures (above) by Joanne Adams
Dolly Parton - Kenny Rogers Duet Partners: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers team up after both having many duet partners in the past. Dolly Parton has recorded with Porter Wagoner, Vince Gill and others. Kenny Rogers recorded duets with Dottie West, Sheena Easton and others. Albums & Concerts: Dolly and Kenny have recorded several albums together, along with having toured together #1 All-Time Duet: Islands In The Stream by Dolly & Kenny was voted as the #1 Country Duet of all time recently at the TV taping of "100 Greatest Duets" in Nashville. The song was written and originally done by the Bee Gees.
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Dolly Parton's New CD: Backwoods Barbie Dolly Parton has just released her first mainstream country CD in 17 years, Backwoods Barbie. The new single, "Shinola," is sure to be a hit.
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