The Original Queen Beehive
Dolly’s gorgeous black and white photograph are dated 1966, and her haircut confirms it! This sky-high look must have required several bottles of hairspray to achieve. Either that, or it’s a fantastic wig! Dolly was just 20 years old in 1966, yet she was already a prolific songwriter.
The Original Queen Beehive
Her single “Put It Off Until Tomorrow” reached number six on the country chart, but it was recorded by Bill Phillips, with Dolly’s harmony uncredited.
The Biggest Hair In Showbiz
If one beehive wasn’t enough, here’s another rare Dolly shot from the same era that confirms she’s been wearing wigs her whole career! Some believe she was obsessed with having the largest hair in the industry.
The Biggest Hair In Showbiz
Porter Wagoner, a country music entertainer, offered Dolly a spot on his weekly TV show, replacing Norma Jean, around this time. Wagoner’s audience was hesitant to accept Parton, but after hearing her sing, they warmed to her.
