The real reason is completely unexpected.

In 1977, Dolly Parton found herself at a career dilemma, one familiar to many country stars attempting a pop crossover. As her singles climbed the charts, she worried that breaking into mainstream pop ...

A 1978 interview between Dolly Parton and Barbara Walters has resurfaced online, highlighting the singer’s composure under probing questions. In the Dolly Parton 1978 interview with Barbara Walters, ...

On this day (May 12) in 1978, Dolly Parton was in the middle of a two-week run at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart with “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right.” The song’s lyrics are from ...

Dolly Parton is putting out a new Broadway musical about her life. Years before this, she said she'd never seen a live ...

Dolly Parton has always been the Queen of Country, but it might surprise some of her younger fans that she posed for Playboy in 1978. But the photo shoot was much different than you think. The 79-year ...

On this day (October 13) in 1978, Dolly Parton was at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart with Heartbreaker. The LP remained at No. 1 for nine weeks, giving the East Tennessee native her ...

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Dolly Parton Thought Her 1978 Pop Hit Would End Her Country Career—So She Changed It originally appeared on Parade. In 1977, Dolly Parton found herself at a career dilemma, one familiar to many ...