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ⓘ About Dolly Parton
About Dolly Parton For many, the US singer and songwriter Dolly Parton needs no introduction, being both an acclaimed musician and lyricist. Writing heartfelt songs that resonate with millions all around the world, she’s become a hugely influential artist in the country music scene. An iconic figure, she’s also well regarded for her wit and intelligence, as her work and words have drawn her a loyal following worldwide. Talented in both terms of stage presence and composition, she’s sold over 100 million records internationally as her numbers begin to grow. Not only that but she’s also become well-known for her charity work, as she runs her non-profit organization, ‘Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
All Book Series by Dolly Parton
Run, Rose, Run
Single-title series · published 2022 Co-authored · James Patterson
Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1994
Dolly Parton, Songteller
Book 4 of 7 · published 2020 Co-authored · Robert K. Oermann
Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones
Book 5 of 7 · published 2023 Co-authored · Holly George-Warren
Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food
Book 6 of 7 · published 2024
Star of the Show: My Life on Stage
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2025
Billy the Kid Dances His Heart Out
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
Miles On Miles
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 2008 Anthology · Paul Maher Jr.
Tom Waits on Tom Waits: Interviews and Encounters
Book 2 of 24 · published 2011 Anthology · Tom Waits,Paul Maher Jr.
Hendrix on Hendrix: Interviews and Encounters with Jimi Hendrix
Book 3 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Steven Roby
Springsteen on Springsteen: Interviews, Speeches, and Encounters
Book 4 of 24 · published 2013 Anthology · Jeff Burger
Leonard Cohen on Leonard Cohen: Interviews and Encounters
Book 5 of 24 · published 2014 Anthology · Jeff Burger
Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters
Book 6 of 24 · published 2014 Anthology · Randy L. Schmidt
Led Zeppelin on Led Zeppelin
Book 7 of 24 · published 2014 Anthology · Hank Bordowitz
Fleetwood Mac On Fleetwood Mac
Book 10 of 24 · published 2016 Anthology · Sean Egan
Dolly on Dolly: Interviews and Encounters with Dolly Parton
Book 12 of 24 · published 2017 Co-authored · Randy L. Schmidt
Not Dumb, Not Blonde: Dolly In Conversation
Book 14 of 24 · published 2017 Anthology · Randy L. Schmidt
Joni on Joni: Interviews and Encounters with Joni Mitchell
Book 17 of 24 · published 2018 Anthology · Joni Mitchell,Susan Whitall
George Harrison on George Harrison
Book 18 of 24 · published 2020 Anthology · Ashley Kahn
Patti Smith on Patti Smith
Book 19 of 24 · published 2020 Anthology · Aidan Levy
Miles on Miles: Interviews and Encounters with Miles Davis
Book 20 of 24 · published 2021 Anthology · Michael K. Dorr,Paul Maher
Neil Young on Neil Young
Book 21 of 24 · published 2021 Anthology · Arthur Lizie
Prince on Prince: Interviews and Encounters
Book 22 of 24 · published 2022 Anthology · Arthur Lizie
Prine on Prine: Interviews and Encounters with John Prine
Book 23 of 24 · published 2022 Anthology · Holly Gleason
Lennon on Lennon: Conversations with John Lennon
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2024 Anthology · Jeff Burger
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dolly Parton?
About Dolly Parton For many, the US singer and songwriter Dolly Parton needs no introduction, being both an acclaimed musician and lyricist. Writing heartfelt songs that resonate with millions all around the world, she's become a hugely influential artist in the country music scene. An iconic figure, she's also well regarded for her wit and intelligence, as her work and words have drawn her a loyal following worldwide.
Which Dolly Parton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Musicians in Their Own Words series, the earliest of Dolly Parton's multi-book series: it opens with Miles On Miles (2008) and runs to 24 books across 2008–2024, ending with Lennon on Lennon: Conversations with John Lennon (2024). Dolly Parton's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Dolly Parton written?
Dolly Parton has 37 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1994 and 2025. 27 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Musicians in Their Own Words series with 24 books — and 10 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Dolly Parton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dolly Parton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Musicians in Their Own Words (2008–2024, 24 books) and Billy The Kid (2023–2025, 3 books).
How are Dolly Parton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dolly Parton's 37 books into 2 named series and 10 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Musicians in Their Own Words (24 books, 2008–2024); Billy The Kid (3 books, 2023–2025).