We Can't Get Over These Amazing Photos of a Young Dolly Parton
It's no secret that we adore Dolly Parton, and we're certainly not alone in our appreciation for the 77-year-old songstress. While her music captured the heart of her legions of fans and we're drawn to her keen sense of humor and compassionate spirit, we couldn't possibly mention the 10-time Grammy Award winner without a nod to her iconic fashion sense. We're talking big hair, loads of sequins, and bold makeup. It's safe to say she's come a long way since her childhood in Sevier County, Tennessee.
Dolly's new book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, comes out in October. The book includes 450 photographs, and she promises to share with fans the story behind her love for fashion and how she developed her style. A month later, her new album, Rockstar, will be released. Dolly continues to surprise us, and we truly can't wait to see what's next for our favorite superstar. Here's a look back at some of epic fashion moments from her early years.
1951
Even at 5 years old, Dolly always found the camera.
1955
How adorable is 9-year-old Dolly? This portrait was taken back when she was growing up in East Tennessee, a time depicted in her made-for-TV movie, Coat of Many Colors.
1960
Here's Dolly at age 14, when she attended Sevier County High School.
1965
Even at 19, when she posed for this photo in Nashville, Dolly's hair was legendary.
1967
Dolly and her former musical partner, Porter Wagoner. The pair performed together for more than seven years on The Porter Wagoner Show and recorded several albums together.
1968
This is another candid shot of Dolly with Porter Wagoner in Nashville.
Late 1960s
Dolly channeled some hippie vibes in the 1960s.
1970
24-year-old Dolly was as gorgeous as ever.
1970
Dolly was a show-stopper in red when she was photographed in California.
1972
By 1972, her iconic look was starting to take shape.
1974
With a butterfly embroidered on the sleeve and her name on her pant leg, this outfit is classic Dolly.
1974
Dolly takes the stage with her acoustic guitar.
1975
Dolly's sunny disposition matches her yellow dress in this mid-1970s photo.
1975
Still, she always stayed a country girl at heart.
1976
A true beauty with perfectly coifed hair, as we've come to expect.
1976
Patchwork bell bottoms and a crochet top make an epic statement at the London Airport.
1977
Even when wearing a casual look, Dolly managed to look glam.
1977
Dolly sparkled while attending an event in Los Angeles.
1977
Here's a 31-year-old Dolly at the Fourth Annual American Music Awards in Santa Monica, California.
1977
Dolly and a banjo: What a magical sight.
1978
Dolly's larger-than-life persona comes through in this late 1970s photo.
1978
Dolly poses arm-in-arm with singer Emmylou Harris and tailor-to-the-stars Nudie Cohn.
1978
Pretty in pink doesn't begin to describe this portrait.
1979
This look (the makeup! the hair! the sequins!) is almost too good.
1979
Dolly's royal blue outfit has a butterfly: her signature motif.
1980
We wouldn't be surprised to see Dolly rock this same ensemble today!
1980
Dolly's glam look from the 9-to-5 premiere left us speechless.
1985
Dolly took the stage at a Cornell Medical Center benefit at the Waldorf Astoria.
1987
Here, Dolly waves from the set of Dolly, her variety series.
1987
Dolly is a true 1980s queen in this denim outfit with extra-long red nails.
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