Dolly Parton, Gender, and Country Music

This book analyzes the development of Parton’s oeuvre across her career and the evolution of her complex media image and stage persona. Addressing texts including Parton’s songwriting, lyrics, autobiography and other writings, music videos, theme park, and television and film appearances, the book assesses what Parton’s media image reflects about her socio-historical contexts. Parton’s complex persona offers new perspectives on projections of authenticity in popular music.