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Merle Haggard 'Always Wanting You' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Jeri Anderson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:00:48 +0000

We have said it before, and we'll say it again, We can never have too much Merle Haggard! Our KLAW Classic comes from the Mighty Merle on this day in 1975.

According to an interview with Merle Haggard, he wrote this song for Dolly Parton, after working with her when he was recording on of her songs

Miranda Lambert Wants to Follow in Dolly Parton's Footsteps

Christina Vinson — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:49:11 +0000

With five nominations for the 2013 ACMs -- including prestigious Entertainer of the Year -- a Grammy, a celebrity husband and four albums, Miranda Lambert has had many accomplishments since her days on 'Nashville Star.' But she wants more, and she's looking to the queen of country, Dolly Parton, as her metric for success.

Dolly Parton & Vince Gill 'I Will Always Love You' KLAW Classic

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:22:24 +0000

Today’s KLAW Classic topped the CMT list of top love songs, just a couple of years ago. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we thought we would share it with you. Here’s a little trivia on this classic song. The singer/songwriter topped the charts as the artist twice and three times as the songwriter. The song, [...]

Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton 'Islands In The Stream' KLAW Classic

Frank Seres — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:06:09 +0000

It’s been nearly 30 years since Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton were enjoying the success of ‘Islands In The Stream’. Did you know the song was written with an R & B singer in mind? The Bee Gees wrote the song in an R & B style with thoughts of Marvin Gaye recording it. The [...]

Dolly Parton Celebrates Gold-Selling Album 'An Evening With … Dolly'

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:45:13 +0000

It’s hard to believe that Dolly Parton experienced a first in her career last week, so deep into the legendary singer’s success in country music. Friday morning (Aug. 10), Parton’s label — Dolly Records — earned its first gold-selling album for her Cracker Barrel double-disc, ‘An Evening With … Dolly.’ In addition to it being the first big-selling album for her record label, it was also the first gold-selling project for Cracker Barrel.

Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton + Patsy Cline Are Rolling Stone's Women Who Rock

Megan Pacella — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:36 +0000

They might all sing with a country twang, but according to Rolling Stone, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Patsy Cline all qualify for the Women Who Rock list. The countdown celebrates “50 of the fiercest albums that female rock & rollers have given the world,” and it includes Lady Gaga, Carole King, Lucinda Williams and — of course — Aretha Franklin, among others.

Dolly Parton 'But You Know I Love You' – KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:56:36 +0000

31 years ago today this was the #1 song and was on her album ’9 to 5′ and ‘Odd Jobs’. It was a pop hit in 1969 for Kenny Rogers and the 1st Edition. Bill Anderson had a hit with it in 1969 as well. Mike Settle, the guitar player for the 1st Edition wrote [...]

Dolly Parton Book 'Dream More' To Be Released in November

Megan Pacella — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 13:00:23 +0000

If there’s any country star who knows how to dream big, it’s Dolly Parton. With her roots stemming from rural East Tennessee, Parton grew up an impoverished youth in the Appalachian mountains. Now that she has spent decades at the top of the country music scene, she’s ready to impart some of the wisdom she gained on her journey to other dreamers.

Dolly Parton to Appear on 'The Bachelorette' Next Week

Megan Pacella — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:00:59 +0000

Country music stars are taking ‘The Bachelorette’ by storm! On this week’s episode of the show, Dolly Parton lends her theme park, Dollywood, to the bachelorette and her date. The country star even makes an appearance in the episode, which will also include Luke Bryan.

Dolly Parton Reflects on the Passing of 'Wonderful Singer' Donna Summer

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:00 +0000

With all the outpouring of love and mourning over the death of Donna Summer, no country artist has expressed the true loss of such an iconic artist as eloquently as Dolly Parton. The ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer issued an official statement about the death of her fellow singer and songwriter on Thursday.

Dolly Parton, Ricky Van Shelton 'Rockin Years' KLAW Classic [VIDEO]

Frank Seres — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:20:16 +0000

Twenty-One years ago today, this duo hit the Number one slot with the 23rd Number One for Her, and 8th for Him. The song, “Rockin’ Years”, was penned by Her brother, Floyd…Parton. Yep, you guessed it Dolly Parton and Ricky Van Shelton. Enjoy today’s KLAW Classic Number One song, “Rockin’ Years”.

Dolly Parton Mourns Whitney Houston's Death: 'Whitney, I Will Always Love You'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:54 +0000

Dolly Parton and the late Whitney Houston are forever connected through one very specific hit ballad. Houston’s version of ‘I Will Always Love You’ — which Parton wrote and first released in 1974 — was a massive hit for Houston in 1992 as part of ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack.

Dolly Parton to Help Launch New Water, Snow Park in Nashville

Brittany Joy Cooper — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:01:44 +0000

Two of Nashville’s biggest entertainment moguls announced last week that they will be partnering for a new 114-acre family entertainment zone in Nashville. Dolly Parton‘s Dollywood Company is embarking on this new project with Gaylord Entertainment, the company that owns the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, as well as the Ryman Auditorium, Wildhorse Saloon, WSM-AM and more of Nashville’s main attractions.

Dolly Parton Raps With Queen Latifah on 'Today'

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:50:21 +0000

Appearing on the ‘Today’ show this morning because of their new film ‘Joyful Noise,’ Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah took the descriptor “cross-genre” just one step further. When host Ann Curry pointed out that hip-hop and country had an intersection in the two artists, Parton innocently said, “We never thought about that. We just thought it’d be rap stuff,” and then she jumped right into a rap with Latifah beat-boxing at her side.

Dolly Parton Turns Down 'Dancing With the Stars' Offers

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:00:32 +0000

With her dazzling attire and stage-brightening smile, Dolly Parton would seemingly be an ideal celebrity to hit the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ set — she’s even got the costuming down already. Still, the ‘Jolene’ hitmaker does not think she’d be a good fit and has refused several offers to appear on the show.

Dolly Parton Looking to Tell Her Story on Broadway

Billy Dukes — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:24 +0000

Dolly Parton has the perfect topic for her next try at a Broadway musical: herself. The singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming ‘Joyful Noise’ movie says she’d love to make her personal story of determination and success into a musical, and has even begun to work on it.

Dolly Parton Named One of the Hottest Women of All Time

Billy Dukes — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:14:47 +0000

Dolly Parton is the lone country music beauty to find her way on to Men’s Health’s list of the 100 Hottest Women of All Time. The country queen comes in at No. 92 — just a smidgen hotter than singer Linda Ronstadt, but quite as hot as ’70s actress Susan George.

'Glee' Covers Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' on Tonight's Episode

Amanda Hensel — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:29:28 +0000

Country music will get the ‘Glee‘ treatment yet again in a new episode of the hit show airing on Tuesday, Nov. 29. In the ‘I Kissed a Girl’ post-Thanksgiving return episode, one of the characters will tackle the Dolly Parton classic ‘Jolene.’

Dolly Parton Shows Sisterly Support for Lady Gaga

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:36:30 +0000

With more than 40 albums, 20 number one singles, and the title ‘The Queen of Country’ to her name, Dolly Parton has certainly earned the right to share her thoughts on whatever topic she chooses — and when a British reporter asked her recently to weigh in on Lady Gaga, he could have been looking for nothing more than a few controversial quotes.

Leave it to Dolly, however, to accentuate the positive — and to find common ground with someone who may not appear similar to her.

Dolly Parton Apologizes for Dollywood Gay T-Shirt Incident

Jeff Giles — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:27:08 +0000

If you were surprised when you heard about all the hubbub that erupted over a Dollywood guest’s choice of t-shirt, you aren’t alone: Dolly Parton — who just so happens to own the park — is trying to get to the bottom of what happened.

Parton has also personally reached out to Olivier Odom, the guest who was asked to turn her ‘Marriage Is So Gay’ shirt inside out when the park host determined that it violated Dollywood’s family-friendly dress code.