Rare Historical Photos of Dolly Parton Through the Years

Published on 06/26/2023
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Dazzling Dolly

Dolly, a woman after our hearts, appeared to spend 1989 decked head to toe in sparkles! Dolly’s reputation as the nation’s brilliant diamond in the rough was cemented on the cover of her album White Limozeen, which featured an equally beautiful gown.

Dazzling Dolly

Dazzling Dolly

Dolly, who has always been a fashion follower and fan of bold styles, famously said, “It costs a lot of money to look this cheap,” but this late 80s outfit makes her look a million bucks!

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1970s TIME Magazine Interview

This stunning photograph was shot outside Dolly Parton’s tour van on September 1st, 1977, while she was on tour in Detroit. It was Dolly’s first tour since parting ways with her lover and mentor, Porter Wagoner, and she was bringing a rugged new sound.

1970s TIME Magazine Interview

1970s TIME Magazine Interview

Dolly was interviewed by TIME journalist Jean Vallely that year. “Country fans are music’s most devoted, especially to a vocalist who comes from a three-room hut in Tennessee,” the accompanying story said of her followers’ protectiveness of the artist.

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