query: who did dolly parton wrote i will always love you for

pos: I Will Always Love You I Will Always Love You "I Will Always Love You" is a song originally written and recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Her country version of the track was released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her one-time partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Parton's decision to pursue a solo career. Parton's version of "I Will Always Love You" was a commercial success. It reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart twice. It first reached number one in June 1974, and then in October 1982, with

pos: I Will Always Love You in music history. Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" re-entered the charts in 2012 after her death, making it the second single ever to reach the top three on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in separate chart runs. The song has been recorded by many other significant artists including Linda Ronstadt and John Doe. Country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton wrote the song in 1973 for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was separating professionally after a seven-year partnership. She recorded it in RCA's Studio B in Nashville on June 13, 1973. "I Will Always Love

pos: I Will Always Love You Tour, Beyoncé also sang the opening lines of "I Will Always Love You" prior to the performance of "Halo" as the final song of the tour. At the 2017 Commencement of the University of Southern California, Will Ferrell sang "I Will Always Love You" to the graduating class. See Washington Post commentary: I Will Always Love You "I Will Always Love You" is a song originally written and recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Her country version of the track was released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her one-time partner and

pos: I Will Always Love You I Will Always Love You "I Will Always Love You" is a song originally written and recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Her country version of the track was released in 1974 as a single and was written as a farewell to her one-time partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Parton's decision to pursue a solo career. Parton's version of "I Will Always Love You" was a commercial success. It reached number one on the "Billboard" Hot Country Songs chart twice. It first reached number one in June 1974, and then in October 1982, with

pos: Dolly Parton singles discography her solo hits regularly appeared in the top 10, as did her duets with Wagoner. Her first chart-topper, 1970's "Joshua", followed by 1971's "Coat of Many Colors", 1972's "Touch Your Woman", and "Traveling Man" and "Jolene", both from 1973, all reached the top 10 on the U.S. country singles charts, with "Jolene" becoming her second No. 1 single in February 1974. In mid-1974, Parton split with Wagoner and his show in order to expand her career as a solo artist, writing and recording the No. 1 hit, "I Will Always Love You" as a tribute to Wagoner. Following her departure

pos: Jessica Simpson He initially asked her for an audition, and immediately signed her after she performed "I Will Always Love You" (1973) by Dolly Parton. She began working on her debut album with Proclaim Records, and began touring to promote the project. Jessica's father later claimed that she had to quit touring as the size of her breasts led to her being deemed too "sexual" for the genre. Her debut album, "Jessica", remained unreleased after Proclaim Records went bankrupt; despite this, her grandmother did personally fund a limited pressing of the album. Shortly after this, Simpson landed several auditions as "Jessica" was

pos: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (film) For his part, Reynolds described Parton as 'very self deprecating - in public.' Much of Carol Hall's original Broadway score was performed in the movie version. Omitted were "Good Old Girl", "The Bus From Amarillo", "24 Hours of Lovin", "No Lies" and "Doatsie Mae". Two additional Parton compositions appear in the film: "Sneakin' Around", performed as a duet with Parton and Reynolds, and a two-stanza version of Parton's 1973 composition "I Will Always Love You". The film version of "I Will Always Love You"—the original recording having been a U.S. country chart topper for Parton in the spring of 1974—was

pos: Breakup song song is the 1992 Whitney Houston version of "I Will Always Love You", which sold over 20 million copies. The song had originally been written and recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton, and topped the country charts in 1974. It was written as a farewell to her one-time partner and mentor of seven years, Porter Wagoner, following Parton's decision to pursue a solo career. Other high-selling breakup songs include "I Will Survive" (14 million copies), "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton in 1996 (10 million copies), "Believe" by Cher in 1998 (10 million copies) and "Careless Whisper" by

pos: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) Sam Cooke's "Chain Gang", and The Coasters "Searchin'") recorded before his death in 1973, it featured on the 1975 album "The Faces I've Been" and was a chart success as a single in 1976. Dolly Parton covered the song in 1984, retaining the Orlando and Dawn retitling, though changing the gender to ""She" Don't Love You". She included the song on "The Great Pretender", an album of covers of early rock and roll hits. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" is a 1975 No. 1 song in the United States

neg: Dolly Parton 23, 2011, and "Better Day" was released on June 28, 2011. In 2011, Parton voiced the character Dolly Gnome in the animated film "Gnomeo & Juliet". On February 11, 2012, after the sudden death of Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton stated, "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.'" In 2013, Parton joined Lulu Roman

neg: I Will Always Love You that most people don't know that Dolly Parton wrote [the track]". Several times (long before Whitney Houston recorded the song), Dolly Parton suggested to singer Patti Labelle that she record "I Will Always Love You" because she felt Patti could have sung it so well. However, Patti admitted she kept putting off the opportunity to do so and later deeply regretted it after she heard Whitney Houston's rendition. During its original release in 1974, "I Will Always Love You" reached number four in Canada on the Canadian "RPM" Country Tracks chart and peaked at number one on the "Billboard" Hot

neg: Forever Country open the song with Denver's "Take Me Home, Country Roads", and he wanted Carrie Underwood specifically to open Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You". Parton, who is known to arrive early for her appointments, arrived really early on her recording day, even before producer McAnally had arrived. During the recording session, McAnally became very nervous and told Parton: "I don't know how I am supposed to direct you singing "I Will Always Love You", but I am going to do my best." Kahn was also very much nervous working with her, "I have literally worked with everybody but Dolly

neg: Dolly! "I Will Always Love You", both #1 hits for Parton in 1974, both sung by Parton on the show. During the opening credits, Parton emerges from a swing and then comes out to sing an opening song (either a cover of a then-current hit, or occasionally one of her own hits). At the closing of the show, Parton speaks the recitation from "I Will Always Love You": "And I hope life treats you kind, and I hope that you have all you ever dream of. I wish you joy and lots and lots of happiness, but above all this, I

neg: Whitney Houston was so wrong." Many other celebrities released statements responding to Houston's death. Darlene Love, Houston's godmother, hearing the news of her death, said, "It felt like I had been struck by a lightning bolt in my gut." Dolly Parton, whose song "I Will Always Love You" was covered by Houston, said, "I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed. Aretha Franklin said, "It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe

neg: Real Love (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song) a music video for the "Real Love" single was produced using footage from the HBO special. Parton also recorded a solo version in November 1984, which was later included on the 1995 album "I Will Always Love You: The Essential Dolly Parton One". Real Love (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song) "Real Love" is a song written by David Malloy, Richard "Spady" Brannon and Randy McCormick, and recorded as a duet by American entertainers Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers that topped the U.S. country singles charts in August 1985. It was released in May 1985 the second single and title

neg: Best of Dolly Parton Best of Dolly Parton Best of Dolly Parton was a 1975 compilation album of Dolly Parton's early 1970s work that has long been regarded by critics as the definitive representation of Parton's most influential period. The album reached # 5 on the U.S. country albums chart, and contained the title tracks to the previous six Parton albums, as well as the tracks "I Will Always Love You" and "Travelin' Man". The album was curiously titled Best of Dolly Parton although RCA Records had previously released an album titled "The Best of Dolly Parton" in 1970, which remained in print at

neg: I Will Always Love You Curtis W. Ellison's book, "Country Music Culture: From Hard Times to Heaven" (1995), he stated: "In the early 1990s, when ambiguity in romantic relationships accompanies changing expectations for both men and women, this song demonstrates Dolly Parton's appeal as a songwriter in the pop music market." Ken Knight, author of "The Midnight Show: Late Night Cable-TV "Guy-Flicks" of the '80s" (2008), commented that Parton is the only singer who can sing "I Will Always Love You" and "make it memorable". Writer Paul Simpson criticized the singer, stating that the track was only written to "soften the blow" of Parton and

neg: Best of Dolly Parton album is credited as "Produced and arranged by Porter Wagoner", although Bob Ferguson was credited as producer on the respective original albums. All songs by Dolly Parton unless otherwise noted. Best of Dolly Parton Best of Dolly Parton was a 1975 compilation album of Dolly Parton's early 1970s work that has long been regarded by critics as the definitive representation of Parton's most influential period. The album reached # 5 on the U.S. country albums chart, and contained the title tracks to the previous six Parton albums, as well as the tracks "I Will Always Love You" and "Travelin' Man".

neg: Dolly Parton filmography contributed two additional songs to the film's score, "Sneakin' Around" and "I Will Always Love You". The film and Parton herself were nominated for Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) and Best Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical), respectively. In 1984 Parton starred in "Rhinestone" with Sylvester Stallone. The film was panned upon its release, and is generally regarded as a commercial and critical flop. However, the soundtrack yielded two top ten hits for Parton, "Tennessee Homesick Blues" and "God Won't Get You". Parton starred in the Christmas television special "Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas

neg: Collector's Series (Dolly Parton album) (given the fairly recent advent of the medium), and thus was the first instance signature Parton songs "Jolene", "I Will Always Love You", "Coat of Many Colors" and "The Bargain Store" appeared on CD. All songs written by Dolly Parton. Side 1 Side 2 Collector's Series (Dolly Parton album) Collectors Series is a 1985 album by singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. This album is a compilation, and included some of Parton's chart hits, along with lesser known album cuts originally released between 1969 and 1978. It was created for further promotion by her record label, which would soon drop her despite her

neg: Dolly Parton the age of seven. Parton went on to say that she writes something every day, be it a song or an idea. Parton's songwriting has been featured prominently in several films. In addition to the title song for "9 to 5," she also recorded a second version of "I Will Always Love You" for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982). The second version was a number one country hit and also managed to reach the pop charts, going to number 53. "I Will Always Love You" has been covered by many country artists, including Ronstadt on "Prisoner In Disguise"

neg: I Will Always Love You hip for the MOR songbird." Stewart Mason of AllMusic found Houston's cover "repulsively overwrought... so boomingly bombastic and glutinous with self-approbation that the tenderness of Dolly Parton's song is lost in the mire". "I Will Always Love You" won the 1994 Grammy Award for Record of the Year, and Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, her third award for this category after earlier awards in 1986 and 1988. During the Grammy Award telecast, the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female was presented to Houston by composer Dolly Parton and David Foster. The single topped the 1993

neg: The Bodyguard (1992 film) over 17 million copies. Worldwide, the sales are over 45 million copies. In addition, Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You" sold 20 million units worldwide. The soundtrack features five songs which were hit singles for Houston: "I Will Always Love You" (a cover of the Dolly Parton song), "I'm Every Woman" (a cover of the Chaka Khan song), the two Oscar-nominated songs, "I Have Nothing" and "Run to You", and "Queen of the Night". Other artists who appear on the soundtrack include fellow Arista recording artists Kenny G ("Even if My Heart Would Break", a duet with Aaron

neg: Hello, I'm Dolly Tour in a very-surprising move, at many of the East Coast shows, Parton moved "I Will Always Love You", normally her last song (before an encore) to the middle of the show. (This was to coincide with "I Dreamed About Elvis".) When the tour returned from a Thanksgiving hiatus in the beginning of December, songs were added and the usual format that Parton had used in earlier tours was reinstated with the "Mountain Home" segment pushed up to its normal place and "I Will Always Love You" again used as the last song before an encore. Other songs that were performed

neg: Something Special (Dolly Parton album) the Country Music Association. Something Special (Dolly Parton album) Something Special is the thirty-fourth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on August 22, 1995, by Columbia Records. In addition to the seven new Parton compositions, she updated three classics from her repertoire: "Jolene", "The Seeker", and "I Will Always Love You", the latter of which was performed as a duet with Vince Gill. The Gill duet, Parton's third recording of the song, reached #15 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Parton's highest charting single in four years. Additionally, it was named "Vocal Event

neg: Something Special (Dolly Parton album) Something Special (Dolly Parton album) Something Special is the thirty-fourth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on August 22, 1995, by Columbia Records. In addition to the seven new Parton compositions, she updated three classics from her repertoire: "Jolene", "The Seeker", and "I Will Always Love You", the latter of which was performed as a duet with Vince Gill. The Gill duet, Parton's third recording of the song, reached #15 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, becoming Parton's highest charting single in four years. Additionally, it was named "Vocal Event of the Year" by

neg: Greatest Hits (Dolly Parton album) all 12 tracks (substituting "Islands in the Stream" for "Hard Candy Christmas"). This album includes the 1982 version of "I Will Always Love You". Greatest Hits (Dolly Parton album) Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Dolly Parton, released in October 1982. It focused mostly on Parton's late 1970s pop hits. The original track list was revised a year later to include Parton's 1983 duet hit with Kenny Rogers, "Islands in the Stream". The album has since been reissued with an abbreviated track listing. This album was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The album was reissued

neg: Dolly Parton from the song over the years. Parton had three solo singles reach number one on the country chart in 1974 ("Jolene", "I Will Always Love You" and "Love Is Like a Butterfly"), as well as the duet with Porter Wagoner, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me". She again topped the singles chart in 1975 with "The Bargain Store". From 1974 to 1980, she consistently charted in the country Top 10, with eight singles reaching number one. Parton had her own syndicated television variety show, "Dolly!" (1976–77) During this period, many performers, including Rose Maddox, Kitty Wells, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, and

neg: Eyes That See in the Dark the title cut "Eyes That See in the Dark" also charted on the UK Singles Chart, spending six weeks in the top 100. The song "I Will Always Love You" featured on this album was written by Barry and Maurice Gibb, and is not the same as the more famous song of the same name, which was written by Dolly Parton. Kenny Rogers would later record a rendition of the Dolly Parton song, for his 1996 covers album "Vote for Love". The song "Buried Treasure" is not to be confused with Rogers's 1978 song "Buried Treasures", which appears on his

neg: Money note the Dolly Parton song "I Will Always Love You", at the beginning of the third rendition of the chorus, there is a pause, a drum beat, a key change, and then Houston belts out the emphatic line " And I will always love you." The Céline Dion song from "Titanic" "My Heart Will Go On": the key change that begins the third verse — "You're here / There's nothing I fear." In the realm of musicals, money notes can be common elements in songs, often becoming as well known as the song themselves. The attractiveness or exciting qualities of a

neg: Dolly Parton for a recording of "I Will Always Love You" for Roman's album, "At Last". In 2013, Parton and Kenny Rogers reunited for the title song of his album "You Can't Make Old Friends." For their performance, they were nominated at the 2014 Grammy Awards for Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. In 2014, Parton embarked on the Blue Smoke World Tour in support of her 42nd studio album, "Blue Smoke". The album was first released in Australia and New Zealand on January 31 to coincide with tour dates there in February, and reached the top 10 in both countries.

neg: Trio (Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris album) these sessions, as was Ronstadt's cover of Hank Williams' "I Can't Help It if I'm Still in Love With You", from "Heart Like a Wheel," on which she was joined by Harris. (During this time, Ronstadt and Harris also covered a number of Parton's compositions—Harris covered "Coat of Many Colors" and "To Daddy", and Ronstadt recorded "I Will Always Love You"—for inclusion on their various solo albums during the mid- to late-1970s; Parton, in turn, covered Harris' "Boulder to Birmingham" in 1976, including it on her "All I Can Do" album.) Finally a collaboration effort went to full fruition, being

neg: I Will Always Love You Disc Awards in 1993 for International Song of the Year, and a 1994 International Song of the Year Special Award for Japanese sales of over one million units. In 2015, "I Will Always Love You" was named the #1 Song of the Rock Era in the book "The Top 500 Songs of the Rock Era: 1955-2015". After Whitney Houston's recording of the song became a hit in 1992, the tabloid press began reporting on a 'feud' between the two performers, stemming from Dolly Parton allegedly reneging on an agreement that she would not perform the song for a number of

neg: The Bodyguard (soundtrack) Baby Tonight" (1990), while the second half has miscellaneous tracks more "typical of a big-budget soundtrack", including an excerpt from Alan Silvestri's score, instrumentals by Kenny G, and contemporary pop and dance songs. "Someday (I'm Coming Back)", performed by Lisa Stansfield, is an intense pop-disco song. The album is most notable for Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" (written by Dolly Parton). The song received huge airplay, appealing to the pop, R&B, adult contemporary, and soul radio markets. The single spent 14 weeks at number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 singles chart. "I Will Always Love You"

neg: I Will Always Love You months while Houston's version was on the charts, so as not to compete with Houston's recording. However, both Parton and Houston dispelled any rumors, speaking glowingly of one another in interviews. Houston praised Parton for writing a beautiful song. In return, Parton thanked Houston for bringing her song to a wider audience and increasing the amount of royalties for her song in the process. Dolly Parton also gave a live interview, confirming this. When Houston won the Record of the Year award at the 1994 Grammy Awards for the recording, Parton (along with David Foster) presented her with the award.

neg: Dolly Parton mash-up of the songs, "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again" and her own "I Will Always Love You". The song celebrates 50 years of the CMA Awards. At the ceremony itself, Parton was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Lily Tomlin and preceded by a tribute featuring Jennifer Nettles, Pentatonix, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. In 2017, Parton appeared on "Rainbow", the third studio album by Kesha performing a duet of "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You". The track had been written by Kesha's mother

neg: Always, Always Always, Always Always, Always is the third collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on June 30, 1969, by RCA Victor. The review in the July 12, 1969 issue of "Billboard" said, "In the tradition of the country duet, you would have to see far to find another as polished and professional as Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton—and few of those would be as successful. Here's their hit "Always, Always", and the impactful "Yours Love". Also recommended: "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby"." "Cashbox" published a review which said, "Titled after their latest single,

neg: Dolly Parton Awards, two Academy Award nominations, ten Country Music Association Awards, seven Academy of Country Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and is one of only seven female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Parton has received 47 Grammy nominations. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has composed over 3,000 songs, notably "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9 to 5". She is also one of

neg: I Believe in You (Dolly Parton album) I Believe in You (Dolly Parton album) I Believe in You is the first children’s album and forty-seventh solo studio album by American country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released digitally on September 29, 2017, and physically on October 13, 2017, by Dolly Records and RCA Nashville. All proceeds from the album's sales will go to benefit Parton's Imagination Library. The album was originally announced on July 5, 2014, with the release of the title track, "I Believe in You", as a free download on Parton's official website. The release stated, "All families who receive the gift of Imagination

neg: Dolly Parton based upon her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings, and reflecting her family's Christian background. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors", "I Will Always Love You", and "Jolene", among others, have become classics in the music field. On November 4, 2003, Parton was honored as a BMI Icon at the 2003 BMI Country Awards. Parton has earned over 35 BMI Pop and Country Awards throughout her songwriting career. In 2001, she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In a 2009 interview on CNN's "Larry King Live", Parton indicated she had written "at least 3,000" songs, having written seriously since

neg: Dolly Parton Ricky Van Shelton, "Rockin' Years" (1991) reached number one, though Parton's greatest commercial fortune of the decade came when Whitney Houston recorded "I Will Always Love You" for the soundtrack of the feature film "The Bodyguard" (1992). Both the single and the album were massively successful. Parton's soundtrack album from the 1992 film, "Straight Talk", however, was less successful. But her 1993 album "Slow Dancing with the Moon" won critical acclaim and did well on the charts, reaching number four on the country albums chart, and number 16 on the "Billboard" 200 album chart. She recorded "The Day I Fall

neg: Dolly Parton their final release being 1975's "Say Forever You'll Be Mine". In 1974, her song, "I Will Always Love You", written about her professional break from Wagoner, went to number one on the country chart. Around the same time, Elvis Presley indicated that he wanted to record the song. Parton was interested until Presley's wily manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the songwriter to sign over half of the publishing rights to any song recorded by Presley. Parton refused. That decision has been credited with helping to make her many millions of dollars in royalties

neg: Forever Country Academy of Country Music gave "Forever Country" and the CMA their Video of the Year Award at their 2017 ceremony. The song was recorded to honor the 50th Annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards. It was produced by Shane McAnally and is a medley of three existing songs: "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver, and "On the Road Again" by Willie Nelson. Along with Nelson and Parton singing portions of their own songs, the song features 28 other current and veteran country acts who are all previous CMA winners; Denver

neg: I Will Always Love You In a statement to "Billboard" on the day of Houston's death in February 2012, Parton said:Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. You will be missed.' The single's music video, is credited to Alan Smithee (Nick Brandt removed his name due to the way Clive Davis re-edited the video), and produced by Rob Newman. It begins with

neg: Dolly (TV series) The opening theme song was Parton's 1978 hit, "Baby I'm Burning" (later to be replaced with "Hoedown-Showdown"); as with her 1976 series, Parton closed each week with her signature song, "I Will Always Love You." Though most of the show's episodes were taped in ABC's studios in Los Angeles, a number of "special" episodes were recorded on location, including one in Hawaii, one in New Orleans, one in Nashville (featuring most of the cast of the Grand Ole Opry), and a Thanksgiving episode in Parton's hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, featuring most of her extended family. Dolly (TV series) Dolly is

neg: Hello, I'm Dolly Tour wanted to record "I Will Always Love You"; those plans were never realized. It too was well received during these shows. All shows were in theatre-style seating with special large-screen video presentations, wall curtains, lighting and carpeting brought in for these specific concerts. The opening act (and six out of the ten members of Dolly's backing band for her concerts) were then-new bluegrass band The Grascals. Parton wore three different costumes throughout the tour. All basically the same style, they were white, blue, and pink. Costume changes happened on stage, by Parton using "add-ons." She added a flowing skirt for

neg: Kata Hay in 2009. During this period, Hay and Helton also founded the bluegrass rock band The Grassabillies which also spawned an album called "Here Come The Grassabillies" released in 2009. During this period, Hay and Helton became the featured house band entertainers at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede in 2008. In 2011, Hay began performing the popular Hatfield & McCoy dinner show in Pigeon Forge, performing several shows each night. Hay was named the Dolly Parton Mountain Soul Vocal Champion in 2013 for her version of Parton’s “I Will Always Love You”, before she toured the United Kingdom in 2014. After Hay

neg: Dolly Parton and the adult-contemporary charts, giving her a triple number-one hit. Parton became one of the few female country singers to have a number-one single on the country and pop charts simultaneously. It also received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Her singles continued to appear consistently in the country Top 10. Between 1981 and 1985, she had 12 Top-10 hits; half of them hit number one. She continued to make inroads on the pop chart as well. A re-recorded version of "I Will Always Love You," from the feature film "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"

neg: Lehua Sandbo St. Francis School in Mānoa, Oahu, she was cast as the lead in her school musical. According to Sandbo in an interview from 2003, she first heard of the Coconuts Musume auditions from her aunt who read about it in a Hawaii newspaper. She says, After being called back for an audition in Waikīkī, Sandbo had sung her rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" (originally by Dolly Parton). A few days later, she and two other girls were finalists in the auditions. The second part of the auditions required the girls to sing and dance a Coconuts

neg: Tom Snow hit for Marcia Hines in 1977 and in 2005), Barry Manilow ("Somewhere Down the Road", a song which was performed on "Ally McBeal"), Randy Crawford, Diana Ross ("Gettin' Ready for Love"), Bonnie Raitt ("Love Sneakin' Up On You"), Leo Sayer, Bette Midler, Michael Johnson ("I'll Always Love You"), Dolly Parton, Captain and Tennille, Kim Carnes ("Don't Call It Love"), Dionne Warwick ("More than Fascination"), Linda Ronstadt ("Don't Know Much" duet with Aaron Neville), Trisha Yearwood, Amy Grant ("Good For Me"), and Christina Aguilera ("So Emotional"). He also co-wrote "Dreaming of You" for the crossover Mexican-American star Selena, which was released

neg: Roxanne Seeman Taiwanese talent show, "One Million Star" (超級星光大道), singing "I Will Always Love You" (written and originally sung by Dolly Parton) in the style of Whitney Houston's cover version., released "Saving Grace", co-written by Steinke with Roxanne Seeman and Finn Martin, on his "Endlessly" album. Seeman returned to Hong Kong in May 2012 for the finale concerts of Jacky Cheung's 1/2 Century Tour. From there, Seeman went to Suzhou to meet Han Xue, who recorded "Lonely Kiss" for her Gold Typhoon Mainland China release. She continued to Shanghai, Beijing, where she met Ai Dai, also recording Seeman's songs, and Tokyo. An

neg: Lil Rounds DioGuardi and Paula Abdul after her rendition of "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton. Her semifinal performance, "Be Without You", was highly praised by the judges allowing her to join the finals. After the top 36 performance, she was considered an early front runner in which Simon Cowell stated he would think Rounds would be in the top 3 along with Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey during his interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She was eliminated on April 22 along with Anoop Desai, and returned for the Season 8 Finale on May 20, 2009 performing

neg: Do I Ever Cross Your Mind cover of "I Will Always Love You" for the 1992 film The Bodyguard). "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" was performed by American Idol (Season 7) finalist Ramiele Malubay in 2008. She sang the song during the Dolly Parton tribute week. A studio version of her cover was released on the iTunes Store as "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind (American Idol Studio Version) - Single" in 2008. The duet version plays over the closing credits of "Women and God"—the third episode of the BBC comedy "Bob Servant, Independent". The episode first aired February 6, 2013 on BBC Four .

neg: The Bodyguard (soundtrack) Parton. While recording the album, Houston insisted on using her touring band as opposed to a studio band. The album's first half features pop songs performed by Houston. Houston's cover of Dolly Parton's plaintive country ballad "I Will Always Love You" is a grand pop-gospel declaration of lasting devotion to a departing lover. "I Have Nothing" and "Run to You" are ballads featuring Houston's characteristic stentorian delivery. "Jesus Loves Me" is sung with Bebe Winans and features a pop arrangement. AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine views that the first half is characterized by urban pop songs similar to "I'm Your

neg: Do I Ever Cross Your Mind Whorehouse in Texas soundtrack album" —previously released on Parton's 1974 album "Jolene". Released on July 31, 1982, the double-A side was well-received--"Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" peaked at #1 on the country singles chart in August, followed by "I Will Always Love You", which became the Billboard Hot Country Singles number-one single "for a second time" on October 16, 1982. Thanks to a double-A side of "previously recorded" singles, Dolly Parton became the first artist ever to earn a number one record twice with the same song as a singer (three times as a writer, following Whitney Houston's 1992

neg: Lin Yu-chun Afanasieff. Lin Yu-chun Lin Yu-chun (); born 9 March 1986 in Taipei) is a Taiwanese singer, who gained fame by appearing on a Taiwanese talent show, "One Million Star" (超級星光大道), singing "I Will Always Love You" (written and originally sung by Dolly Parton) in the style of Whitney Houston's cover version. Lin is well known for his mezzo-soprano-like, and sometimes, contralto-like countertenor singing voice, although he has an adult speaking voice. According to many sources, Lin's voice is usually described as a mixture of Whitney Houston and Susan Boyle, with a dash of Cher. When Lin sings in his normal

neg: Lin Yu-chun Lin Yu-chun Lin Yu-chun (); born 9 March 1986 in Taipei) is a Taiwanese singer, who gained fame by appearing on a Taiwanese talent show, "One Million Star" (超級星光大道), singing "I Will Always Love You" (written and originally sung by Dolly Parton) in the style of Whitney Houston's cover version. Lin is well known for his mezzo-soprano-like, and sometimes, contralto-like countertenor singing voice, although he has an adult speaking voice. According to many sources, Lin's voice is usually described as a mixture of Whitney Houston and Susan Boyle, with a dash of Cher. When Lin sings in his normal masculine

neg: Philipp Steinke English lyrics as they were written so he recorded "Everyday Is Christmas" in English. Jacky Cheung's "Private Corner" is the first jazz album Cheung has recorded and went platinum in less than a week. In November 2011, Lin Yu-chun, a Taiwanese singer, who gained fame by appearing on a Taiwanese talent show, "One Million Star" (超級星光大道), singing "I Will Always Love You" (written and originally sung by Dolly Parton) in the style of Whitney Houston's cover version., released "Saving Grace", co-written by Steinke with Roxanne Seeman and Finn Martin, on his "Endlessly" album. "Which Way, Robert Frost?" was recorded again

neg: David Archuleta by a "Les Misérables" video. "That musical is what started all of this," he said. He started performing publicly at the age of 10 when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition, singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he won the Child Division. In 2003, Archuleta sang on several episodes of the television show "Star Search". He wound up as the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2, losing the Junior Grand Champion title to Tiffany Evans. On one episode, he competed against then-11-year-old Alexandréa Lushington, who became a "top 20" semi-finalist on "American Idol" alongside Archuleta.

neg: Forever Country and same chord progressions. During the song searching process, a total of 40 songs were considered as potential contenders, most of which were previous CMA Song of the Year winners, or at least been nominated, and songs with universal themes that could sound like a love song to the country genre. Originally, Kahn wanted to incorporate songs like "Gentle on My Mind" by Glen Campbell (with "On the Road Again") and "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers in one of the original mash-ups. But everybody would keep coming back to "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, saying that it

neg: Dolly! wish you love, I love you" and then Dolly says "Good Night" and as the closing credits roll, Parton sings the rest of the song. Among the more well received installments, was one featuring the first televised performance of the "Trio" team: Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, a full decade before they released the first of their two critically acclaimed albums. The show also featured the first time Parton and Kenny Rogers had worked together; the two would top the country and pop charts in 1983 with their mega hit "Islands in the Stream". As Dolly's career became more

neg: Dolly Parton "You Gotta Be My Baby" to the AIDS benefit album "Red Hot + Country" produced by the Red Hot Organization. A live acoustic album, "", featuring stripped down versions of some of her hits, as well as some traditional songs, was released in late 1994. Parton's recorded music during the mid- to late-1990s remained steady and somewhat eclectic. Her 1995 re-recording of "I Will Always Love You" (performed as a duet with Vince Gill), from her album "Something Special." won the Country Music Association's Vocal Event of the Year Award. The following year, "Treasures", an album of covers of 1960s/70s

neg: Unchained Melody: The Early Years Holiday in Your Heart" at Target stores during the 1996 Christmas season alongside Rimes' debut album. The album contains cover versions of "I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart" by Patsy Montana, "Blue Moon of Kentucky" by Bill Monroe, "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton, "Yesterday" by The Beatles. The album has been certified 2× Platinum for shipments of two million copies in the United States. Due to high sales of Rimes' debut album, "Blue", Curb Records used several tracks recorded from Rimes' commercial album, "All That", all of which were recorded when Rimes was eleven years old.

neg: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (soundtrack) 1982 release of "I Will Always Love You" crossed over to the pop charts (#53 Pop and #17 Adult Contemporary) as well. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (soundtrack) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released along with the film in July 1982. The album was produced by Gregg Perry. In addition to the score of Carol Hall songs recorded for the stage soundtrack, the film soundtrack included two Dolly Parton compositions: "Sneakin' Around", which she performed as a duet with costar Burt Reynolds and a reworking of her 1974 classic "I

neg: I Will Always Love You version of "I Will Always Love You" made the "Billboard" country chart and peaked at number 15. Parton and Gill were awarded the CMA's "Vocal Event of the Year" award in 1996 for their recording of the song. Another duet version of the song was released in 2017 with Michael Bolton from his album Songs of Cinema. When the 1974 recording of the song was reaching number one on the country charts, Elvis Presley indicated that he wanted to cover the song. Parton was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her that it was standard procedure for the

neg: Ailee released on January 6. The music video features MBLAQ's Lee Joon. "Singing Got Better" reached number one on Korea's major charts: Mnet, Bugs, Olleh, Soribada, Naver Music, Daum Music, and Genie. Ailee again made an appearance on an episode of on April 12, 2014. The theme for the episode was "American Songs Famous in South Korea", and Ailee was chosen first to which she performed a rousing and emotional rendition of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", a song originally written and recorded by country singer Dolly Parton released in 1974. She received 409 points for her performance, despite

neg: Bette Sussman By chance, Dick Wagner met her, and introduced her to Tim Curry. She played on Curry's "Fearless" album and also embarked on her first major world tour with him. She would later work as a musical director and a pianist for music artists such as Cissy Houston, Sarah Dash, Esther Marrow and Patti Austin, with whom she recorded a live album from the Bottom Line in NYC. Sussman toured with Whitney Houston, Cissy Houston's daughter, in 1990, and played on Houston's version of the Dolly Parton classic "I Will Always Love You" for "The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album". Their version

neg: As Long as I Love should fare nicely." The album and its singles did not appear on any major music charts. Adapted from the album liner notes. As Long as I Love As Long As I Love is the sixth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on June 8, 1970, by Monument Records. The album is made up of songs Parton had recorded while at Monument. She left the label in 1967 to sign with RCA Victor after having released only one album, 1967's "Hello, I'm Dolly". "Billboard" published a review in the issue dated June 20, 1970, which said, "Although Dolly

neg: Together You and I Together You and I "Together You and I" is a single by American entertainer Dolly Parton from her 41st studio album "Better Day" (2011). The song was released on May 23, 2011 as a Digital download in the United States as the lead single. It peaked at number 67 on the UK Singles Chart. Parton originally wrote the song in the early 1970s and recorded it with Porter Wagoner on their 1974 collaborative album, "Porter 'n' Dolly". A video for the single was filmed, and was originally scheduled to debut on May 28. However, for unknown reasons, the video was

neg: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore look down or go right back to the script. But this kid, you couldn't shut him up." The film was shot on location predominantly in and around Tucson, but some scenes were shot in Amado, and Phoenix. A Mel's Diner still exists in Phoenix. The soundtrack includes "All the Way from Memphis" by Mott the Hoople; "Roll Away the Stone" by Leon Russell; "Daniel" by Elton John; "Jeepster" by T-Rex; and "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton. During her lounge act, Alice sings "Where or When" by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart; "When Your Lover Has Gone" by

neg: Backwoods Barbie Tour Standard)" gave the concert at The O Arena four out of five stars. Smyth stated, Tracks representing the jolly country pop of her latest album, the knowingly titled Backwoods Barbie, fitted in well, especially the man-baiting 'Shinola'. It was only when she stopped the gabbing and rolled out hits in quick succession that the crowd rose to its feet and remained there. 'Here You Come Again', 'Islands In The Stream', '9 To 5' and the biggest of the big ballads, 'I Will Always Love You', confirmed that while she weaves a good yarn, it's when Dolly Parton sings that she's

neg: Porter Wagoner the park. The shows had a friendly, informal feel, with Wagoner trading jokes with band members (frequently during songs) and exchanging banter with Parton and Howser. In 1974, Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You", written about her professional break from Wagoner, went to number one on the country music charts. Wagoner's stage alter ego was Skid Row Joe. The cast included: Wagoner brought James Brown to the Grand Ole Opry, produced a rhythm & blues album for Joe Simon, and appeared in the Clint Eastwood film "Honkytonk Man". During the mid-1980s, Wagoner formed an all-girl group, The Right

neg: I Will Always Love You the song as a tribute during the 54th Grammy Awards, the day after Houston's death, alongside images of musicians who had died in 2011 and 2012, including Amy Winehouse and Etta James. The song was played at Houston's funeral as her casket was brought out of the church. Parton complimented Hudson on her performance, saying,I was brought to tears again last night, as I'm sure many were, when Jennifer Hudson sang "I Will Always Love You" on the Grammys in memory of Whitney. Like everybody else, I am still in shock. But I know that Whitney will live forever in

neg: I Believe in You (Dolly Parton album) Library books were also presented with a free download of Parton's song, "I Believe in You", that she wrote for the Imagination Playhouse at Dollywood. Eleven additional songs will soon be made available for purchase, with 100 percent of sales supporting the longevity of the Dollywood Foundation." On October 18, 2016, Parton re-released her children's book, "Coat of Many Colors", based on her hit song of the same name. This new version of the book featured new cover art and illustrations, as well as a free download of the song "Makin' Fun Ain't Funny". This version of the song features

neg: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (soundtrack) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (soundtrack) The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) was released along with the film in July 1982. The album was produced by Gregg Perry. In addition to the score of Carol Hall songs recorded for the stage soundtrack, the film soundtrack included two Dolly Parton compositions: "Sneakin' Around", which she performed as a duet with costar Burt Reynolds and a reworking of her 1974 classic "I Will Always Love You", the latter of which topped the U.S. country charts in September 1982. Unlike the original 1974 version, the

neg: Carrie Underwood Overall, she was ranked No. 50 on the Artists of the Decade list by "Billboard". Also in late 2009, Underwood had her very own "CMT Invitation Only" and also hosted a Christmas special, "Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special", a two-hour variety show on Fox that featured Dolly Parton (with whom she sang a rendition duet of "I Will Always Love You") season seven "American Idol" champion David Cook, Kristin Chenoweth, Brad Paisley and others. In May 2010, Underwood was selected on People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People List for 2010. This was the 4th year in a row that

neg: Whitney Houston in the top 100 because of rising ticket prices since the time the film was released. The film's soundtrack also enjoyed success. Houston executive-produced and contributed six songs for the motion picture's . "Rolling Stone" said it is "nothing more than pleasant, tasteful and urbane". The soundtrack's lead single was "I Will Always Love You", written and originally recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974. Houston's version of the song was acclaimed by many critics, regarding it as her "signature song" or "iconic performance". "Rolling Stone" and "USA Today" called her rendition "the tour-de-force". The single peaked at number one on

neg: I Will Always Love You IV called it a "tour-de-force", and added "[Houston] gives a 3-star [out of four] performance. Where Dolly Parton's original 'I Will Always Love You' was plaintive and tear- stained, Houston's is gospel-infused and dramatic." Chris Willman of the "Los Angeles Times" stated: "Houston has the goods to deliver on the tune's haunting beauty and resists overpowering it – until the finale, when the key change and stratospheric notes drain all the heart-rending sadness out of the song and make it sound like just another anthem of survival." Amy Linden of "Entertainment Weekly" wrote Houston's version "is artistically satisfying and uncharacteristically

neg: Women & Songs: Beginnings same name. Also on the first disc is "Midnight Train to Georgia" by Gladys Knight & the Pips. Patsy Cline contributes "Walkin' After Midnight" while "My Guy" appears courtesy of Mary Wells. Etta James puts in an early appearance on the second disc with "At Last", while two of the best tracks on the entire collection finish things off: first Dolly Parton with the heartwarming "I Will Always Love You" followed by the classic Judy Garland hit "Over the Rainbow". Women & Songs: Beginnings Women & Songs: Beginnings is the first of an eventual two releases in the "Women &

neg: But You Know I Love You But You Know I Love You "But You Know I Love You" is a song written by Mike Settle, which was a 1969 pop hit for Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, a group that included Settle and Kenny Rogers. The song also became a major country hit by Bill Anderson in 1969. Evie Sands recorded the song for her album "Any Way That You Want Me" and Julie Rogers for her album "Once More With Feeling", both in 1970. In 1981, a cover version of "But You Know I Love You" by singer Dolly Parton topped the country singles

neg: Sage Rosenfels singing debut at Irving Arts Center on October 10, 2018. His a capella performance of "I Will Always Love You," written by Dolly Parton and later recorded by Whitney Houston was captured on film by the Irving Community Television Network. Sage Rosenfels Sage Jamen Rosenfels (born March 6, 1978) is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Iowa State. He was then drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played with the Miami Dolphins from 2002–2005, the Houston Texans from 2006–2008, the Vikings in 2009, and the New York

neg: Dolly Parton 2006, "I Will Always Loathe You", 2007 and "Kiss It All Goodbye", 2010). She was nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. She appeared as an overprotective mother in the comedy "Frank McKlusky, C.I.". (2002) She made a cameo appearance in the comedy film "", starring Sandra Bullock. She was featured in "The Book Lady", (2008) a documentary film about her campaign for children's literacy. Parton had expected to reprise her television role as Hannah's godmother in the musical comedy film "" (2009), but the character was omitted from the final screenplay. She had a voice role in

neg: But You Know I Love You on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour that aired on 8 December 1968, the audience was unwittingly fooled to start clapping too soon, right after the false ending but way before the real ending. Bill Anderson's cover version of "But You Know I Love You" rose to No. 2 on the "Billboard magazine" Hot Country Singles chart in 1969. Country singer Dolly Parton (who, in 1983, would have the number 1 duet "Islands In The Stream" with Rogers) in 1980 included "But You Know I Love You", based on the occupation of on-the-road singer, on her album "9 to 5 and

neg: Blue Valley Songbird mother before entering the studio to cut her first record. The film ends with Leana singing "Blue Valley Songbird" in concert with Hank watching from the back of the room before leaving. There was no official soundtrack released, but some songs are available on other Dolly releases as noted below. "Blue Valley Songbird" - Written and Performed by Dolly Parton "I Hope You're Never Happy" - Written by Dolly Parton Performed by Dolly Parton featuring Billy Dean "Wildflowers" - Written and Performed by Dolly Parton "We Might Be In Love" - Written by Dolly Parton Performed by Dolly Parton and

neg: Darrell Brown (musician) Can't Give Myself)" "Do It Wrong With Me" "Dang Dang" "You and Me and Christmas" "It's Christmas Eve" "The Gift Of Your Love" "I Wish I Was Wrong" Little Big Town "Lonely Enough" Rascal Flatts "Better Now" Dolly Parton "The River UnBroken" Wilson Phillips "Next To You (Someday I'll Be)" Rita Wilson "Crying Crying" "Forgiving Me Forgiving You" "There Will Be A Better Day" "Even More Mine" Brooks and Dunn "Again" "Drunk On Love" Louise Goffin "Get With The World" Blackberry Smoke "I'd Be Lying" Trace Adkins "Southern Hallelujah" "Brooklyn and Austin" "A Little Revival" Jack Ingram "Heartache" Jason Jones

neg: Real Love (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song) Real Love (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers song) "Real Love" is a song written by David Malloy, Richard "Spady" Brannon and Randy McCormick, and recorded as a duet by American entertainers Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers that topped the U.S. country singles charts in August 1985. It was released in May 1985 the second single and title track from Parton's "Real Love" album. Released after the top-ten success of "Don't Call It Love", the song became Parton and Rogers' second country chart-topper as a duet act. However, "Real Love" did not fare as well on the pop singles charts as

neg: Porter 'n' Dolly LP sleeve. Porter 'n' Dolly Porter 'n' Dolly is the eleventh collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on August 19, 1974, by RCA Victor. Though they had each topped the U.S. country singles chart individually many times, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me," from this album, was their only duet to reach #1 on the U.S. country singles chart. Parton re-recorded "The Fire That Keeps You Warm" for her 1976 album "All I Can Do". Parton also re-recorded "Together You and I" for her 2011 album, "Better Day". Track listing, writing credits and track length

neg: Porter 'n' Dolly Porter 'n' Dolly Porter 'n' Dolly is the eleventh collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on August 19, 1974, by RCA Victor. Though they had each topped the U.S. country singles chart individually many times, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me," from this album, was their only duet to reach #1 on the U.S. country singles chart. Parton re-recorded "The Fire That Keeps You Warm" for her 1976 album "All I Can Do". Parton also re-recorded "Together You and I" for her 2011 album, "Better Day". Track listing, writing credits and track length adapted from

neg: As Long as I Love As Long as I Love As Long As I Love is the sixth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on June 8, 1970, by Monument Records. The album is made up of songs Parton had recorded while at Monument. She left the label in 1967 to sign with RCA Victor after having released only one album, 1967's "Hello, I'm Dolly". "Billboard" published a review in the issue dated June 20, 1970, which said, "Although Dolly Parton is now on another label, this album should draw considerable attention from her legion of fans. And the selections, such as

neg: Heartbreak Express cut also was a top ten hit for her. "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (a song Parton had written in the early 1970s but had never "officially" recorded) appeared as a double-A-sided single (along with Parton's rerecording of "I Will Always Love You" from the "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Soundtrack"), and reached #1 on the country charts in August 1982. "Hollywood Potters", Parton has explained to interviewers, came out of her experience filming the movie "Nine to Five", as Parton watched many of the film's extras and bit players, who had worked very hard at acting through the

neg: Dolly Parton "Dance with Dolly", but as of June 2015, the album had not been released. With longtime friend Billy Ray Cyrus, Parton released their album "Brother Clyde" on August 10, 2010. Parton is featured on "The Right Time", which she co-wrote with Cyrus and Morris Joseph Tancredi. On January 6, 2011, Parton announced that her new album would be titled "Better Day". In February 2011, she announced that she would embark on the Better Day World Tour on July 17, 2011, with shows in northern Europe and the U.S. The album's lead-off single, "Together You and I", was released on May

neg: Rainbow (Dolly Parton album) stalled at 153 on the U.S. pop albums charts and barely cracked the top twenty on the country albums charts; its first single, "The River Unbroken" missed the country top 40 entirely, stalling at # 63, and did not make the pop charts; its second single, "I Know You by Heart", a duet with Smokey Robinson, did not chart at all. A third single, "Make Love Work", was released in June 1988, but fared poorly, likely due, in part, to competition from "Wildflowers", a top-ten single by Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt released from their 1987 "Trio" album a

neg: Dolly Parton Always Love You"), Alison Krauss ("9 to 5"), Shania Twain ("Coat of Many Colors"), Meshell Ndegeocello ("Two Doors Down"), Norah Jones ("The Grass is Blue"), and Sinéad O'Connor ("Dagger Through the Heart"). Parton herself contributed a re-recording of the title song, originally the title song for her first RCA album in 1968. Parton was awarded the Living Legend Medal by the U.S. Library of Congress on April 14, 2004, for her contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States. In 2005, she was honored with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor given by the U.S. government for

neg: Heartbreaker (Dolly Parton album) Caraeff, who'd also designed the cover art for "Here You Come Again". The album stayed at #1 on the "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart for nine consecutive weeks. It went on to be certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The song "Nickels and Dimes" was later covered by Nana Mouskouri on her "Roses Love Sunshine" album. Heartbreaker (Dolly Parton album) Heartbreaker is the twenty-first solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on July 17, 1978, by RCA Victor. Released following the huge pop crossover success of "Here You Come Again", "Heartbreaker" was designed as an

neg: The Sting (Gabriella Cilmi album) love Dolly Parton, roots music, Tricky and Enya, so anything could happen." On 18 January 2012, Cilmi debuted a Sam Wrench-directed video for an "acoustic-ish" version of "Vicious Love", the first song she wrote for the album. Cilmi explained, "If you've ever experienced any type of 'Vicious Love' you will know that sometimes despite all the arrows pointing to a dead end there is just no way out, there is no way back. But then again don't all roads lead to dead ends? [...] Guess we should just enjoy the ride..." Gabriella began writing and recording with members of her

neg: Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton actual paper booklet, the disc includes a PDF file with song credits, photos, a biography of Parton and wallpapers. "Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton" received three and a half out of five stars from Al Campbell of Allmusic. Campbell wrote that "while most will want a greatest-hits package with other mega-hits […] this is still a decent set." "Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton" peaked at number 57 on the U.S. "Billboard" Top Country Albums chart the week of July 26, 2008. Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton Playlist: The Very Best of Dolly Parton is

neg: Always, Always Country Singles chart. The second single released from the album, "Always, Always", peaked at No. 16. Adapted from the album liner notes. Album Singles Always, Always Always, Always is the third collaborative studio album by Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton. It was released on June 30, 1969, by RCA Victor. The review in the July 12, 1969 issue of "Billboard" said, "In the tradition of the country duet, you would have to see far to find another as polished and professional as Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton—and few of those would be as successful. Here's their hit "Always, Always", and

neg: Cher... Special says, "Ladies and gentlemen, for tonight’s entertainment, I am proud to present "West Side Story". I will be playing all the parts. Thank you." For the next fifteen minutes, Cher sings and dances to a medley of songs from the musical, playing both male and female characters. Other segments include guests Dolly Parton and Rod Stewart, cast as neighbors in an apartment building, performing their hit songs "Two Doors Down" (Parton) and "Hot Legs" (Stewart); Cher and Dolly having a conversation consisting entirely of song titles and lyrics from pop songs; and Cher working by day in a boring secretarial

neg: Donna Summer and that Summer was "a fine lady and human being". Liza Minnelli said, "She was a queen, The Queen Of Disco, and we will be dancing to her music forever." She said that her "thoughts and prayers are with her family always." Dolly Parton said, "Donna, like Whitney, was one of the greatest voices ever. I loved her records. She was the disco queen and will remain so. I knew her and found her to be one of the most likable and fun people ever. She will be missed and remembered." Janet Jackson wrote that Summer "changed the world of

neg: Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful over to the country market. It never did. So we're always kind, gee, well I guess that tells us what we are and what we aren't." Flatt & Scruggs took "Nashville Cats" to No. 54 on the country charts as a single. Dolly Parton covered "Lovin' You" for her 1977 album "Here You Come Again." "Hums of the Lovin' Spoonful" was re-released in 2003 on the Sundazed label with bonus tracks consisting of four demos, instrumental tracks, and alternate versions/mixes of songs from the album, along with extensive liner notes. It was also released on CD along with "Do You

neg: My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner by Dolly Parton herself (who also wrote the liner notes that year to Skeeter Davis' album of Parton originals, "Skeeter Sings Dolly"). This album was released on CD for the first time on August 17, 2010, along with 1970's "The Fairest of Them All". My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner is the eleventh solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on October 2, 1972, by RCA Victor. The album peaked on the U.S. country albums chart at #33, while its single, "Washday Blues" reached #20. "When I Sing for Him" is a gospel song