Dolly Parton Finally Reveals Secret Behind Long Sleeves And Her Rise To Fame

Published on June 6, 2018
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The Church Was Her Stage

The Parton family were regular churchgoers, and it was a huge part of Dolly’s childhood. When she was just six, she began performing in front of the congregation. Two years later she was gifted her first guitar from her uncle. The rest is history! She started performing on local TV and radio shows.

The Church Was Her Stage

The Church Was Her Stage

Johnny Cash’s Advice

When Dolly was only 13, she sang at the legendary country music venue the Grand Ole Opry. After meeting Johnny Cash backstage, told her to never give up on her dreams, no matter how big they were. He also told her to trust her own instincts and to not get pushed around by music industry executives.

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Johnny Cash Gave Her Advice

Johnny Cash’s Advice