Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained
Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.

In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career.

From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.

A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.

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Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained
Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.

In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career.

From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.

A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.

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Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained

Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained

by Annie Zaleski
Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained

Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The very best tracks, explored and explained

by Annie Zaleski

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Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.

In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career.

From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.

A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781035428588
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date: 08/06/2026
Series: The Stories Behind the Songs
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 8.62(w) x 11.26(h) x 0.00(d)

About the Author

Annie Zaleski is an award-winning music author and journalist. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, the LA Times, Salon and Time magazine. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs. Annie lives in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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