Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs

Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs

by Annie Zaleski
Publication Date: 06/08/2026

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Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.


In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career.


From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.


A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.

ISBN:
9781035428571
9781035428571
Category:
Music
Publication Date:
06-08-2026
Language:
English
Publisher:
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Annie Zaleski

Annie Zaleski is an award-winning journalist and author based in Cleveland, Ohio.

She has contributed to publications such as Rolling Stone, NPR Music, The Guardian, Salon, Time, Billboard, and The Los Angeles Times, amongst others. Her first book, Duran Duran’s Rio, was published by Bloomsbury Academic as part of the 33 1/3 series, in 2021. Lady Gaga: Applause is her first book for Palazzo Editions.

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