Most Popular Books by Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend. As told by Dolly Parton in her own inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton''s personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. • Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia • Explores personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries. Containing rare photos and memorabilia from Parton''s archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. • Learn the history behind classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and more. • The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country Add it to the shelf with books like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton, The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen.

The legendary Dolly Parton shares her heartfelt hopes and dreams for everyone. Expanding on the popular commencement speech Dolly Parton gave at the University of Tennessee, Dream More is a deeper and richer exploration of the personal philosophy she has forged over the course of her astonishing career as a singer, songwriter, performer, and philanthropist. Dolly elaborates on the four great hopes she wants us all to embrace: Dream more, Learn more, Care more, and Be more. She offers examples from her own life, from her childhood in the hills of eastern Tennessee to her life as the iconic performer she is today. From one of the legends of our time, Dream More is an honest, funny, and uplifting anthem for all who want to take charge of their lives and forge a future on their own terms.

From the legendary Dolly Parton comes a story about her god-dog and Instagram personality, Billy the Kid, who is hoping to make it big as a country music star in Nashville, Tennessee. French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he''s barking up the wrong tree. He''ll need his favorite songs ("Jowlene" and "I Will Pawlways Love You," of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be. Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a delightful picture book about standing up to people (and dogs) who put you down and finding the drive to achieve your dreams.

In this standalone sequel to instant New York Times Bestseller Dolly Parton''s Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly''s favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas. French bulldog Billy the Kid is one lucky pup. He has everything he could ever want: a place in Nashville, a great band, and even a cross-country tour. It''s all totally tail-riffic...but he can''t help but feel that something''s missing. When Billy''s band is scheduled to perform at Barkafeller Center on Christmas Day, he''ll have to decide what matters most to him: fame or family? Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a hilarious yet heartwarming picture book about the importance of family, friendship, and of course, paw-some music.

Dolly Parton lends the lyrics of her classic song "Coat of Many Colors" to this heartfelt picture book for young readers. Country music legend Dolly Parton''s rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee provides the backdrop for this special picture book. Using lyrics from her classic song "Coat of Many Colors," the book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton''s trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love "in every stitch." Beautiful illustrations pair with Parton''s poetic lyrics in this heartfelt picture book sure to speak to all young readers.

Born in poverty in Tennessee, Dolly Rebecca Parton had ambition and determination in spades. Her first single, the ironic Dumb Blonde, launched the now legendary career of a singer-songwriter with a pure country voice and a gift for story-telling. Smart as a whip, Dolly Parton shrugged aside the male-dominated world of Nashville to command her own destiny, creating huge business enterprise in the process: She owns Dollywood theme park and other hospitality venues; she has hosted her own television programs and appeared in films with Jane Fonda, Burt Reynolds and Sylvester Stallone; her Imagination Library project sends free books to children all over the world – For Dolly, dreams are everything and nothing – you gotta roll your sleeves up and get stuck in. Collating interviews and encounters with Dolly Parton from 1967 onwards, Not Dumb Not Blonde proves just that. As in her songs, she is unfailingly entertaining, frank and feisty. These are the words of an artist and performer who, beneath the bravado, is deadly serious about her music and career, and this duality proves to be a touching, insightful and joyous read.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton’s life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes—she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her “Coat of Many Colors”) and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today. Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

From America’s most beloved superstar and #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson comes a thriller about a young singer-songwriter on the rise—and on the run—and determined to do whatever it takes to survive. Every song tells a story. She’s a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her. She’s also on the run. Find a future, lose a past. Nashville is where she’s come to claim her destiny. It’s also where the darkness she’s fled might find her. And destroy her. Run, Rose, Run is a novel glittering with danger and desire—a story that only America’s #1 beloved entertainer and its #1 bestselling author could have created.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 30 songs from this iconic country singer-songwriter, including: Coat of Many Colors * Do I Ever Cross Your Mind * Heartbreaker * Here You Come Again * I Will Always Love You * Islands in the Stream * Jolene * Joshua * Love Is like a Butterfly * Nine to Five * Please Don''t Stop Loving Me * Tennessee Homesick Blues * Tomorrow Is Forever * Two Doors Down * Why''d You Come in Here Lookin'' like That * Yellow Roses * and more.

Nobody knows Dolly like Dolly, declares Dolly Parton. Dolly s is a rags-to-riches tale like no other. A dirt-poor Smoky Mountain childhood paved the way for the buxom blonde butterfly s metamorphosis from singer-songwriter to international music superstar. The undisputed Queen of Country Music, Dolly has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and has conquered just about every facet of the entertainment industry: music, film, television, publishing, theatre, and even theme parks. It s been more than 50 years since Dolly Parton arrived in Nashville with just her guitar and a dream. Her story has been told many times and in many ways, but never like this.Dolly on Dolly is a collection of interviews spanning five decades of her career and featuring material gathered from celebrated publications including Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan, Playboy, and Andy Warhol s Interview magazine. Also included are interviews which have not been previously available in print. Dolly s feisty and irresistible brand of humor, combined with her playful, pull-up-a-chair-and-stay-awhile delivery, makes for a fascinating and inviting experience in downhome philosophy and storytelling. Much like her patchwork Coat of Many Colors, this book harkens back to the legendary entertainer s roots and traces her evolution, stitching it all together one piece at a time."

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star in this 2012 film as two opinionated women forced to cooperate when budget cuts threaten to shut down a small-town choir. Our matching piano/vocal/guitar folio contains 11 pop covers plus gospel-infused songs by Mervyn Warren: Fix Me, Jesus * From Here to the Moon and Back * He''s Everything * Higher Medley * I''m Yours * In Love * Man in the Mirror * Maybe I''m Amazed * Mighty High * Not Enough * That''s the Way God Planned It.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories. “Hey, good lookin’—what ya got cookin’?” This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It’s what you do when a love for good music and good food runs in the family. In Good Lookin’ Cookin’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. You’ll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a “Dolly Dollop,” what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday. Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake. Filled with more than 80 delicious dishes as well as photographs of Dolly and Rachel cooking and hosting all year long, Good Lookin’ Cookin’ is a treasured cookbook that will make you feel like part of the Parton family. With their trademark warmth and sisterly love, Dolly and Rachel remind you that cooking doesn’t need to be serious—it should be fun! And always good lookin’!

Dolly Parton, award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and producer, brings her skills to picture books for the first time. Have you ever been tickled pink, green with envy or maybe just plain blue? I am a Rainbow is a colourful upbeat picture book that encourages children of all ages to think about their feelings.

The Deluxe eBook edition of Dream More includes rarely seen photographs placed throughout the text from Dolly Parton’s archives as well as audio and video of two of her songs, Celebrate the Dreamer in You and Try, which she performed live at the University of Tennessee commencement. The result is a delight for both the eyes and the ears. Based on the hugely popular commencement speech Dolly Parton gave at the University of Tennessee that became a sensation, Dream More is a deeper and richer exploration of the personal philosophy she has forged over the course of her astonishing career as a singer, songwriter, performer, and philanthropist. Using her speech as a jumping-off point, Parton explores the four great hopes she urges us to embrace: dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. She culls examples of these values from her own life as illustrations, from growing up poor in the hills of eastern Tennessee to her experiences as the iconic performer she has become today. Written by one of the cultural legends of our time, Dream More is a poignant and uplifting anthem for all who want to take charge of their lives and forge a future on their own terms.

FIND A FUTURE. LOSE A PAST. She''s a star on the rise, singing about the hard life behind her. She''s also on the run. Nashville is where she''s come to claim her destiny. It''s also where the darkness she''s fled might find her. And destroy her . . . RUN ROSE RUN- a story glittering with danger and desire.

Tutte le canzoni nascondono una storia. Lei è una stella nascente, pronta a splendere. Ma è anche una ragazza braccata dal buio. Una valigia piena di sogni e la forza della sua voce: AnnieLee non ha altro, non ha risparmi né qualcuno che possa aiutarla, ma sente che è arrivato il momento di darsi una possibilità. Ha lasciato la sua casa nel Texas ed è arrivata in autostop a Nashville, la città in cui devi andare se vuoi diventare un cantante, se vuoi sfondare con la tua musica, se vuoi reclamare il tuo destino. «Trova il futuro, dimentica il passato», canta, e la sua voce non ci mette molto a farsi notare. I suoi testi che parlano di una vita dura e disagiata, così diversi dal suo carattere determinato ed esuberante, attirano le attenzioni di un’affermata cantante che si rivede in AnnieLee e, desiderando aiutarla, decide di prenderla sotto la sua ala. Ma qualcosa non va. La ragazza nasconde un segreto, è strana, è spaventata. E quel talento che brilla più di una stella potrebbe non essere sufficiente ad allontanare il buio che la insegue… anzi, potrebbe attirarlo sempre più a lei.

Doppelt gut: Die Country-Ikone Dolly Parton und der Großmeister der Spannung James Patterson liefern das Highlight des Jahres! Seitdem sie denken kann, hat AnnieLee den Traum, Countrysängerin zu werden und ganz groß rauszukommen. Mit Mitte zwanzig beschließt sie: Die Zeit ist gekommen, und nichts wird sie aufhalten. Sie trampt nach Nashville, um dort ihr Glück zu versuchen. Und tatsächlich schafft sie es, den Manager einer Bar dazu zu überreden, sie spielen zu lassen. Ihr Auftritt ist ein voller Erfolg! Findet auch Ethan Blake – Countrysänger und Gitarrist für Ruthanna Ryder, der Country-Ikone schlechthin. Ethan ist so angetan von AnnieLee, dass er sie unbedingt Ruthanna vorstellen will. Ihr Traum scheint in greifbare Nähe gerückt zu sein. Doch AnnieLee ist nicht, wer sie vorgibt zu sein. Und die Kraft ihrer herzergreifenden Songs basiert auf einem dunklen Geheimnis – ein Geheimnis, das sie bald einzuholen droht ...

Countrylegenden Dolly Parton og bestsellerforfatteren James Patterson har med "Løb, Rose, løb" skrevet en uimodståelig roman om en ung sangerindes store drømme, farlige fortid og mod til at ofre alt for at overleve. AnnieLee blaffer hele vejen til Nashville på flugt fra en hemmelig fortid. Hendes guitar er solgt til en pantelåner, men en sen aften får AnnieLee alligevel overtalt bartenderen på Cat''s Paw til at give hende spilletid. På den dunkle bars lille scene og med en lånt guitar over skulderen vinder hun publikum med sine vemodige sange og skarpe tunge. Den melankolske vietnamveteran Ethan, der selv skriver musik, hører AnnieLees sange. En forelskelse spirrer, og Ethan introducerer hende for countrymusikkens største stjerne, Ruthanna Ryder. Hun har ellers indstillet sin glorværdige karriere efter en personlig tragedie. Men i AnnieLee genkender hun sig selv som ung og beslutter sig for at hjælpe. AnnieLee kæmper mod både griske agenter i Nashville og kvindefjendske pladeselskabsfolk på Manhattan. Men hendes talent kan ikke holdes nede af selv de mest magtfulde. Og inden længe er det hende, hele Nashville taler om. Men fortidens mørke trænger sig på og truer med at ødelægge hende. "Løb, Rose, løb" glitrer og glimrer af fare og begær. Romanen emmer af kærlighed til musik og til kvinder i alle aldre, der tager sagen i egen hånd. Romanen udkommer samtidig med 12 helt nye Dolly Parton-sange på albummet ''Run, Rose, Run''.

Jokaisen laulun takana on tarina. Jännityskirjallisuuden supertähti ja koko maailman rakastama kantrilaulaja ovat yhdessä kirjoittaneet romaanin, joka on täynnä jännitystä, tähtisadetta, kuuluisuuden kiroja ja glamouria. Lupaava laulaja-lauluntekijä on odotellut vuoroaan jo kauan. Kun hänen lahjakkuutensa vihdoin huomataan, ihmiset rakastavat hänen laulujaan vaikeasta menneisyydestä ja valoisasta tulevaisuudesta. Nashvillessa monet unelmat käyvät toteen, mutta menneisyyden tapahtumat pitävät häntä vielä tiukasti otteessaan ja uhkaavat nousta taas esiin... ja tuhota kaiken saavutetun onnen ja menestyksen lopullisesti. James Patterson (s. 1947) on yhdysvaltalainen, satoja miljoonia kirjoja myynyt jännityskirjailija, jonka teokset kohoavat ilmestyessään myyntilistojen kärkeen. Hänet tunnetaan mm. Alex Cross -sarjastaan. Dolly Parton (s. 1946) on legendaarinen kantrilaulaja, lauluntekijä ja näyttelijä. Juokse Rose juokse on hänen ensimmäinen romaaninsa, jonka inspiroimana hän kirjoitti myös albumin uusia lauluja.

Una impetuosa historia repleta de riesgos y deseos Ella es una promesa de la música que canta sobre la dura vida que ha dejado atrás. Y está huyendo. Llega a Nashville para reclamar su destino. Y en Nashville podría encontrarla la oscuridad de la que ha escapado. Y destruirla.

From the legendary Dolly Parton comes a story about her god-dog and Instagram personality, Billy the Kid, who is hoping to make it big as a country music star in Nashville, Tennessee. Now in Spanish! De la pluma de la legendaria Dolly Parton nos llega esta historia sobre su dios-perro y personalidad de Instagram, Billy el Niño, quien anhela triunfar como estrella de la música country en Nashville, Tennessee. French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Billy worries he''s barking up the wrong tree. He''ll need his favorite songs ("Jowlene" and "I Will Pawlways Love You," of course), a group of scrappy new friends, and his favorite country music star to regain self-confidence and be the star he always knew he could be. Written by Dolly Parton with Erica S. Perl and illustrated by MacKenzie Haley, this is a delightful picture book about standing up to people (and dogs) who put you down and finding the drive to achieve your dreams. El bulldog francés Billy el Niño nació con buen oído para la música. Y no para cualquier tipo de música. ¡Le encanta ladrar al ritmo de la música country! De manera que Billy parte hacia Nashville para dedicarse a cantar con el alma. Sin embargo, cuando conoce a unos malvados hostigadores en la Batalla de los Guau-guaus, Billy comienza a sentir que quizás la música no es lo suyo. Con la ayuda de sus canciones favoritas (“Guaulene” y “Siempre te ladraré”, por supuesto), un grupo de nuevos amigos llenos de entusiasmo y su estrella favorita de la música country, Billy recupera la confianza y se dedica a trabajar para convertirse en la estrella que siempre ha sabido que puede llegar a ser. Este encantador álbum, escrito por Dolly Parton y Erica S. Pearl, e ilustrado por MacKenzie Haley, trata sobre la importancia de plantarse frente a las personas (y los perros) que nos menosprecian y encontrar el impulso para alcanzar nuestros sueños.

Cada música conta uma história. Rose é uma estrela em ascensão, e canta sobre a vida difícil que ficou para trás. Também está em fuga. Encontra um futuro, larga um passado. Foi para Nashville a fim de reclamar o seu destino. É também ali que a escuridão da qual fugiu pode encontrá-la. E destruí-la. Foge, Rose, Foge é uma história que apenas a adorada artista número 1 dos Estados Unidos e o escritor mais vendido poderiam ter criado. Em ascensão e em fuga, uma jovem cantora e compositora chega a Nashville para reclamar o seu destino, mas é também ali que a escuridão da qual fugiu pode encontrá-la e destruí-la. De uma das reconhecidas estrelas da música americana e do seu maior autor de trhillers chega-nos um livro sobre uma jovem cantora e compositora em ascensão e em fuga, e decidida a fazer o que for preciso para sobreviver.

Titles are: Those Were the Days * Blowin'' in the Wind * Where Have All the Flowers Gone * Twelfth of Never * Where Do the Children Play * Me and Bobby McGee * Crimson and Clover * The Cruel War * Turn, Turn, Turn * If I Were a Carpenter * Both Sides Now * Imagine.

This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork and an introduction from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and a special letter from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton''s Imagination Library.

THE ESSENTIAL DOLLY PARTON (not to be confused with other similarly titled compilations) begins with the striking performer flaunting her charmingly assertive nature with 1966''s rollicking "Dumb Blonde," and proceeds in chronological fashion through Parton''s slew of ''70s hits, including the gentle, folk-like "Coat of Many Colors" and the gorgeous 1974 version of "I Will Always Love You." (The latter two songs, like many on this collection, were written by Parton herself.) Parton''s hits from the late ''70s, ''80s, and beyond continue on the second disc. Runaway ''80s hits "9 to 5" (from the titular film starring Parton) and "Islands in the Stream" (her Bees Gees-penned duet with Kenny Rogers) represent her commercial peak, but the remaining latter-day songs reveal that Parton''s talents--particularly her distinctive high, clear voice--were still going strong into the 2000s (most notably on her bluegrass rendition of Collective Soul''s rock hit, "Shine"). For those looking for the best overview of Parton''s career, this 37-track set is it.

A sparkling offering from this great lady of country. Our album-matching folio contains eleven titles including: Best Woman Wins * Dreams Do Come True * Eagle When She Flies * Family * Rockin'' Years * Silver and Gold * Wildest Dreams.