Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs: The Very Best Tracks, Explored and Explained

By Annie Zaleski

Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.

In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from across her long and hit-filled career.

From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song, from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.

A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 103542858X
• ISBN13: 9781035428588
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Length: 240 Pages