Star of the Show

Dolly Parton (1946-2026). "A voice who was a soundtrack to our lives... Dolly Parton's music travelled across generations, her talent crossed genres .... She'll be remembered for the songs, the stories and the philanthropy, but perhaps most of all for being so completely and apologetically herself." Today, Radio 4.A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic career as a performer, full of Dolly's entertaining personal stories and 350 color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances. In Star of the Show, the culminating book in Dolly Parton's photographic trilogy-following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion)-the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world's most dazzling and beloved performers. Featuring engaging stories and memories from Parton's dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys' 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades. Brimming with Parton's trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of history's most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector's item for-and love letter to-any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton was the most honored and revered female singer-songwriter of all time. She garnered eleven Grammy Awards and fifty-five nominations, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame, and in 2022, she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She was the author of multiple bestselling books, including Songteller; Run, Rose, Run (with James Patterson); Behind the Seams; and Good Lookin' Cookin'. Parton donated over 270 million books to children around the world with her Imagination Library.