Dolly Parton: The Legend Behind the Rhinestones

The Compendium Podcast

On today's episode of The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, while Adam takes a break this week, we take a look into the life of the ledgend; Dolly Parton with our guest for this week Lizzie Evans. Today I tell Lizzi about a pioneering spirit and an undeniable icon in the realm of country music.

From her early days in Tennessee to her groundbreaking hits like "Nine to Five," we explore how Dolly became a global sensation. Her collaborations with fellow artists like Kenny Rogers add another layer to her multifaceted career.

We also look at the less-talked-about aspects of her life, including her focus on mental health and philanthropy through ventures like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to her musical world, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovering the enigma that is Dolly Parton.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:
1. Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business autobiography
2. Dolly Parton: Here I Am available on Netflix
3. The Official Dolly Parton Website
4. Songteller: My Life in Lyrics" by Dolly Parton for those interested in her songwriting process.
5. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for her philanthropic efforts:

6.Dolly Parton Delivers Commencement Address at the University of Tennessee 2009
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• Lizzie Evans - "A Local Gal Born & Bred."
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1. Sneak peak (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Compendium (00:00:59)

3. All the latest things (00:02:46)

4. Topic of the week (00:12:57)

5. Outro (01:06:30)