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THE READING LIST: While she still keeps her romantic life firmly behind closed doors, Parton’s new book offers a lively narrative for her extraordinary career, finds Roisin O’Connor, from her impoverished childhood to the cherished country queen she is today

Shopping for a music fan is no easy task

The group’s current members have paid tribute to the ‘incredible’ singer

‘I’ve got some new songs that I can’t wait to share with you and of course some old favourites we can scream together,’ says former Disney star

The country music icon’s late husband is mentioned only briefly in her new book

Parton’s song ‘I Will Always Love You’ was famously covered by Whitney Houston for 1992’s ‘The Bodyguard’

In a new book, the country star recalls tension over pay as her career took off

Family feud erupts! Dolly Parton's sister Freida caused a health scare with 'dramatic' claims, forcing the country star to clarify the kidney stone condition.

Bold red bows, oversized ornaments, and multi-leveled taper candles create a bold and dramatic effect in Dolly Parton's Christmas display

Most people recognize the singers behind the world’s biggest hits, but few realize that the real money often flows to the writers. A well-written song can outlive its performer, generating royalties from radio play, movies, ads, and streaming for decades. Many of these writers never step into the spotlight, yet…

Whether it’s Parton’s Jolene, Beyoncé’s Becky with the good hair and now Madeline on Allen’s new album, the ‘other woman’ is everywhere – but gossip risks spoiling these songs