1967career
The Porter Wagoner Show
Dolly joined Porter Wagoner's syndicated TV show and gained coast-to-coast recognition — then fought to launch her solo career.
Tennesseecountry music
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The Songs That Moved the World
Storytelling that crossed genres and generations
1973music
Jolene & I Will Always Love You — Same Day
“Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene — I'm begging of you, please don't take my man.”
songwritingwomen
1974lyrics
I Will Always Love You
“And I will always love you. I will always love you.”
songwritingwomen
1980lyrics
9 to 5 — The Workplace Anthem
“Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen. Pour myself a cup of ambition, and yawn and s…”
womenworkers
1980career
Nine to Five — The Film
A comedy that made workplace sexism impossible to ignore — with a huge LGBTQ+ following.
womenLGBTQ+
2001career
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame — recognition for 3,000+ songs and a lifetime of storytelling.
songwriting
1977
1977 — storytelling, crossover hits, and songs that moved the world
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