dolly parton songteller

The book takes readers behind the lyrics of 175 songs, sharing personal stories and memories from more than 60 years of songwriting and offering an intimate look at her life and prolific career.

The book is illustrated with previously unpublished images from Dolly Parton’s personal and business archives and is packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia.

Dolly supplies brief introductions for every song—explaining when and how she wrote them—plus longer pieces that trace her artistic evolution.

The book moves largely chronologically through her life while using thematic juxtapositions of songs to reveal her evolution across genres and career stages.

The book is available in hardcover and paperback. Listed dimensions: hardcover 12.2 × 9.3 × 1.3 inches; paperback 12.05 × 9.2 × 1.5 inches.

The book is 380 pages long. The listed suggested age is 22 years and up.

The description frames the book as a gift for Dolly Parton fans and for readers interested in music history and country singer-songwriters.