1946personal
Born in a One-Room Cabin
“We were rich in kindness and love and understanding.”
TennesseeAppalachia
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Where She Came From
Appalachian roots, poverty, and a coat sewn with love
1953music
First Song at Age Seven
“I've been writing since I was seven — serious songs.”
songwritingTennessee
1971lyrics
Coat of Many Colors
“Although we had no money, I was rich as I could be in my coat of many colors my mama made …”
womenTennessee
2000personal
Storms Make Trees Take Deeper Roots
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.”
TennesseeHome state
1969
Nashville, 1969 — Appalachian roots meet the Porter Wagoner Show and the Grand Ole Opry dream
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