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
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’s Advice
