Rare Historical Photos of Dolly Parton Through the Years

Published on 06/26/2023
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Candid Camera

This candid portrait of Dolly by photographer Gene Spatz was discovered decades later when the photographer’s sister rediscovered a collection of celebrity photos Gene had taken in the 1970s and 1980s.

Candid Camera

Candid Camera

Dolly would have been in her early 30s, replete with a denim jacket and amazing eyelashes. At the time, she attempted to break out of Nashville’s country scene and showcase her music to the rest of the globe.

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I Wanna Fall In Love

This gorgeous photograph was photographed in Los Angeles in February 1978 for Dolly’s 20th studio album, Heartbreaker. The CD was pitched to pop lovers, and several songs bordered on disco, which was hot then.

I Wanna Fall In Love

I Wanna Fall In Love

The remix of “I Wanna Fall in Love” became a massive smash in nightclubs, and the album spent nine weeks at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums list. The Recording Industry Association even certified it as Gold!

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