Dolly Parton, Songteller

My Life in Lyrics

Pages: 380
Published: 2020
Language: English

Dolly Parton shares the personal stories and vivid memories behind 175 of her songs, offering an intimate look at sixty years of her songwriting journey. This collection, told in Dolly's unique voice and richly illustrated, explores her colorful life, prolific career, and her rise from humble beginnings to one of the most beloved entertainers of our time.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Inspiring Informative Nostalgic

Coming of Age

Biography & Memoir Music Biography

Authors

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She has garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty-five nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She is the author of multiple bestselling books, including Songteller; Run, Rose, Run (with James Patterson); Behind the Seams; and ***Good Lookin’ Cook...

Robert K. Oermann

Robert K. Oermann specializes in country music history. He is the author of Dolly Parton, Songteller, a book that examines the iconic artist's life and lyrics.