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.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 240
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Imprint: Welbeck
Publication Date:
11 August 2026
Trim Size: 11.26 X 8.62 in
ISBN: 9781035428588
Format: Hardcover
BISACs:
MUSIC / History & Criticism, History of music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Country & Bluegrass, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Music, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Songwriting, MUSIC / Reference, MUSIC / Discography & Buyer's Guides, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, Music reviews and criticism, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Music, Global or regional music styles
Annie Zaleski is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling music author and journalist. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, the LA Times, Salon and Time magazine. She has written several books on artists including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Duran Duran. Annie lives in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
