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Dolly Parton. Photo by Dennis Carney for Sugar Hill Records. About this image
|| About the Collection ||
This collection features an overview of the country music tradition, as well as one of its most celebrated stars, Dolly Parton. Her childhood foundation in Appalachian music, the spirituals she heard in church, the experiences as a youth in country-music radio, and her years steeped in the Nashville tradition have culminated in the diverse and eclectic sounds that make Dolly Parton's music so unique and satisfying today. Included here is a listing of her extensive discography and a timeline of her career, as well as writings on the history of country music.
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|| Collection Details ||
General
- Span Dates
- 1946-2004
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 16
- Contents
- Photos, Discography, Audio clips
