Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner worked together for years. She said their dynamic could be a complete disaster.

Though booking a job on Porter Wagoner’s show breathed life into Dolly Parton ... became a weight on her. Parton had dreams for her music, and she couldn’t bring them to fruition while ...

Porter Wagoner said Dolly Parton needed him early in her career ... he believed his presence was necessary to bring them to fruition. “It’s awful easy, believe me, and I say this with no ...

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner collaborated for years, releasing 13 total albums together. Their final album didn’t come out until years after they went their separate ways, though. Initially ...

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner’s relationship was platonic, but rumors abounded about a potential romantic connection between the two of them. Parton denied this on her end but acknowledged ...

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent years working together. Their partnership brought increased public exposure to Parton and a fresh new voice to Wagoner’s show. Her presence in Wagoner’s ...

Before Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner parted ways entirely, she agreed to let him produce her solo albums. She had more freedom on these records than she had in her duets with Wagoner.

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent the late 1960s and early 1970s as collaborators. The pair performed on his television show, recorded duets, and fought constantly. Parton said the bickering ...