# Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs

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- Authors: [Annie Zaleski](https://www.bookquiver.com/annie-zaleski)
- Publisher: welbeck
- ISBN: 978-10-3542-858-8
- Pages: 1
- Published: 2026-08-06
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

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.