While Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton’s working relationship ended badly, they strongly supported each other during their collaboration. Wagoner insisted that his record label, RCA, take her on when ...

In the early 1970s, Parton’s relationship with Porter Wagoner was nearing its end. She worried about the effect of his controlling nature on her career. Perhaps sensing her dissatisfaction, Wagoner ...

Dolly Parton bristled against people who said Porter Wagoner created her public image For years, Parton’s look has featured tight clothing, tall hair , and ample cleavage. Some believed the look ...

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner had a huge falling out. They were on better terms two decades later, as one of his albums ...

Dolly Parton has worn wigs for much of her career. She almost never shows her natural hair, and began to cry when Porter Wagoner knocked a wig off her head.

Porter Wagoner said Dolly Parton didn’t live in the real world. Parton left Wagoner’s show and stopped using him as a producer because she wanted to pursue a solo career.

Porter Wagoner said Dolly Parton was insecure. Parton appears to be confident and self-assured. She is able to get up on stage and command the attention of audiences, and has starred in films.

Porter Wagoner felt betrayed by Dolly Parton. Even after Parton left Wagoner’s show, they continued to have a working relationship. He produced her albums, at least for a time.

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner once sang: “Two sides to every story — you tell yours and I tell mine.” And so it went when the musicians parted ways. Shortly after the “Light of a Clear ...

Dolly Parton’s Earnings Went Up Over 900% After She Ditched Porter Wagoner Even Parton acknowledged that Wagoner could have felt that way about her. “Maybe he was in love with me,” she said.

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent the late 1960s and early 1970s as collaborators. The pair performed on his television show, recorded duets, and fought constantly.

Porter Wagoner didn’t let Dolly Parton talk during an interview. Part of the reason Wagoner hired Parton was for her image, and he wanted to make sure she kept up appearances.