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Dolly PartonFeatures
Growing Up Hurts: Dolly Parton’s Albums of “Independence”The songs in the new Dolly Parton re-issue series illustrate her story of attaining stardom, of growing up in a one-room cabin in the mountains of Tennessee as one of 12 children and then leaving that all behind for a career in Nashville. [17 May 2007] Columns
You Can Call Her ‘Dr.’ Dolly PartonWith her honorary doctorate in hand, here's hoping she'll next broker peace in the Middle East, repair the economy, and explain the twisted plotlines of 'Lost' -- Lord knows, the woman is capable. [6 July 2009] (more Torch & Twang) Reviews
Dolly Parton: 9 to 5 and Odd JobsSyrupy Nashville country pop perfect for someone with a perverse nostalgia for the '80s. [12 June 2009] 
Dolly Parton: Backwoods BarbieBackwoods Barbie has dramatic cheatin’ songs and giddy fun alike, with Parton tapping into both her tacky-glamour persona and her serious songwriting skills for a varied collection of songs that ranks among her best. [27 March 2008] 
Dolly Parton: Live and WellAnyone who thinks Dolly Parton is just the punch-line to a joke about big breasts has clearly never listened to her music. And those who think her music is aimed squarely at simple country folk . . . well, if they got that impression from listening to the stage patter on her otherwise-enjoyable new live album, it's hard to blame them. [20 January 2005] Dolly PartonGiven the visible solidarity of punk rock lesbians and harmonizing churchgoers, maybe it's time to consider the idea of Ambassador Dolly. [10 January 2005] News
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