Dolly Parton’s family members did a great deal to champion her career. They helped her on her rise to success and supported her after she achieved success. Still, they grew accustomed to her stardom. Her aunt said that this led them to take her for granted.
Dolly Parton’s family said they got used to her fame
Parton began performing in front of audiences as a child and started recording her music when she was still in school. By the 1970s, she was a star. Through her rise, her family members grew accustomed to knowing a famous musician. It no longer felt like a major deal to see her in concert.
“I know she’s busy, and I don’t push my way around when she’s got fans to see,” her aunt, Estelle Watson, said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I said, ‘Well, I’ll let the other people see her.
Dolly Parton’s family said they got used to her fame
Parton began performing in front of audiences as a child and started recording her music when she was still in school. By the 1970s, she was a star. Through her rise, her family members grew accustomed to knowing a famous musician. It no longer felt like a major deal to see her in concert.
“I know she’s busy, and I don’t push my way around when she’s got fans to see,” her aunt, Estelle Watson, said in the book Dolly by Alanna Nash. “I said, ‘Well, I’ll let the other people see her.
- 5/6/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kenny Rogers died on March 20, 2020. The country star was 81 years old. How did Rogers die? Here’s what we know.
Kenny Rogers’ musical inspiration Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton | Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Although Rogers is known for his country songs, he was inspired by gospel music. In his book Luck or Something Like It, Rogers says he grew up around different types of music. However, gospel had a major impact on him. He says he was drawn to the strong voices and the melody. There was a church in his neighborhood where he could hear gospel music playing. He noticed how different the music was from the hymns played at his church.
“There was a little Black gospel church just down the street from Lanzo’s [grocery store],” wrote Rogers. “Sometimes I could hear music coming from that church, music that was far different from what I heard...
Kenny Rogers’ musical inspiration Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton | Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Although Rogers is known for his country songs, he was inspired by gospel music. In his book Luck or Something Like It, Rogers says he grew up around different types of music. However, gospel had a major impact on him. He says he was drawn to the strong voices and the melody. There was a church in his neighborhood where he could hear gospel music playing. He noticed how different the music was from the hymns played at his church.
“There was a little Black gospel church just down the street from Lanzo’s [grocery store],” wrote Rogers. “Sometimes I could hear music coming from that church, music that was far different from what I heard...
- 3/20/2023
- by Sheiresa Ngo
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Christine McVie sometimes played pranks on her friends — especially on April Fools’ Day. Here’s what the band’s producer said about this Fleetwood Mac member in Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the Classic Fleetwood Mac Album.
Fleetwood Mac released ‘Rumours’ — featuring songs by Christine McVie Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac performs at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota | Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Fleetwood Mac will never break the chain. One of their most popular releases was 1977’s Rumours, complete with “Dreams,” “The Chain,” and other hit songs. Some of these tracks were produced by Ken Caillat, who later reflected on the recording process.
Christine McVie co-wrote “The Chain” along with the other four band members — Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.
Christine McVie played practical jokes on her accountant and lawyer for April Fools’ Day
Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the...
Fleetwood Mac released ‘Rumours’ — featuring songs by Christine McVie Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac performs at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota | Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Fleetwood Mac will never break the chain. One of their most popular releases was 1977’s Rumours, complete with “Dreams,” “The Chain,” and other hit songs. Some of these tracks were produced by Ken Caillat, who later reflected on the recording process.
Christine McVie co-wrote “The Chain” along with the other four band members — Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.
Christine McVie played practical jokes on her accountant and lawyer for April Fools’ Day
Making Rumours: The Inside Story of the...
- 1/26/2023
- by Julia Dzurillay
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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