Rare Historical Photos of Dolly Parton Through the Years

Published on 06/26/2023
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Dolly In Technicolor

Dolly and Porter Wagoner on the set of The Porter Wagoner Show in this exceedingly rare late 1960s color photograph. The pair’s on-screen connection was palpable, and the show quickly became America’s most popular syndicated show.

Dolly In Technicolor

Dolly In Technicolor

Porter, Dolly, and a special guest performed in each 30-minute episode. The show was originally shot in black and white but was converted to technicolor around the time Dolly joined the gang.

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The Peter Wagoner Era

Dolly is shown here with Porter Wagoner, on whose program she worked for seven years. They recorded and marketed numerous hit albums to tremendous critical acclaim, including Just the Two of Us and Together Always.

The Peter Wagoner Era

The Peter Wagoner Era

Dolly left Wagoner to pursue her career, writing the song “I Will Always Love You” about her professional break. She played the song, which was subsequently sung by Whitney Houston, as a farewell to him.

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