The Queen of Country Music opens up about her turbulent past.
Country music star Dolly Parton has always had an admirable fashion sense. However, she has not always been able to express herself freely due to her strict upbringing.
In a candid and revealing interview with The GuardianParton offers fans an intimate look into her personal life, sharing a story of unwavering resilience and self-determination in the face of someone who sought to exert control over her.
The ‘Jolene’ singer shared how her grandfather and father “scolded and “spanked” her for the clothes she chose to wear. Parton emphasized her willingness to face setbacks, stating that she was willing to pay the price and endure the pain in order to live an authentic life.
The singer went on to say that her preacher father and grandfather, Reverend Jake Owens, disapproved of her fashion choices and even resorted to physical discipline for her offenses.
“I didn’t like being disciplined; It hurt me a lot to be scolded, spanked or whatever. But sometimes there is that part of you that is willing, if you want something bad enough, to do it.”
Referring to her distinctive fashion sense, Parton said: “I’ve been at this for so long that I’ve worn some of the strangest things; my hairstyles have always been so striking. When you think you look good, you remember it and think, what was I thinking?
Parton shared that her signature style was inspired by the local “city bum” she admired as a child.
“She was extravagant, with bright red lipstick, long red nails, high-heeled shoes with little plastic goldfish on the heels, short skirts and low-cut blouses. I just thought she was beautiful,” Parton explained.
Since then, he vowed to be like her when he grew up. Although others saw the woman as more than just a role model, Parton disagreed.
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Parton shared that she faced constant criticism from her family, as well as record label executives who insisted she change her appearance. However, Parton strove to be different and has been passionate about it ever since.
“I’ve always been true to myself,” Parton said, remembering her mother’s advice. “That’s what my mom always said: be true to yourself. I give a lot of importance to that. Everything I do, whether it’s my personality, how I conduct myself and my businesses, or whatever, if I do it my way, according to what I understand and believe, there is a strength in that. You may think, ‘I can handle this, I can live by this.’
Parton admits that people’s opinions carried some weight, but she never cared enough to dilute her true self.
The “Coat of Many Colors” singer also shares that she has faced gender bias in her career. The star felt that her appearance sometimes overshadowed her true talent as a singer.
“It probably took me years longer to be taken seriously,” he said. “I wasn’t willing to change it and I thought if I had the talent, sooner or later it would appear.”
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Parton also addresses sexism in the industry, affirming her ability to navigate a male-dominated environment and put a man “in his place” when necessary.
When asked if she faced harassment of any kind, Parton responded, “Oh yeah, but I always knew how to put a man in his place without making him feel bad. If sometimes that doesn’t work, I’m also strong as a child: I know how to push you and get away from you.
Parton’s successful singing career is a testament to her commitment to her dreams and her resilience in the face of harsh judgment from her peers. In an interview in greatest hits radio, Parton says she would rather “drop dead” than retire.
“I would never retire,” he said. “I wish one day I would die in the middle of a song on stage, and hopefully one I wrote, but that’s how I hope to do it.”
“But as far as touring goes, I think those days are long gone… you have to be gone that long on a tour for it to be productive and prosperous, and that’s a long time at my age; I don’t have anything. years to waste,” Parton said.
Many never knew this darker side of Dolly Parton’s past. Still, the country star has touched the lives of millions. We love hearing a happy ending.
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