Description
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.
As told in her own inimitable words, Songteller explores the songs that have defined Parton's journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from her personal and business archives.
Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. A celebrity memoir like no other, Dolly Parton, Songteller reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries.
A rare visual archive: Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. Behind the beloved songs: Learn the history, personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more. Everyone loves Dolly: The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans, as well as lovers of music history and country singer-songwriters. Perfect for: fans of Dolly Parton's music, books, television and movie roles, theme park, and charitable work; readers who loved Dolly's Coat of Many Colors, Run, Rose, Run co-authored with James Patterson, and Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business; gift giving for birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, holidays, anniversaries, or any special occasion for anyone who loves Dolly, country music, or American music history; to shelve alongside such music best sellers as Coal Miner's Daughter by Loretta Lynn, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen.
Endorsements
New York Times bestseller.
"a gold mine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes" — Washington Post
"splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time" — Kirkus Reviews
Interviews and features include Oprah, Stephen Colbert, Brené Brown, The Today Show, People, Parade, Marie Claire, USA Today, and Washington Post.
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