Dolly Parton parades her best and worst creative impulses on ‘‘Backwoods Barbie,’’ her first album since launching her own record label. Fortunately, the emphasis is on what she does best. Writing ...

Dolly Parton just proved, once again, that she’s the reigning queen of both sparkle and holiday spirit. While most stars settle for one Halloween costume, the Country Music Hall of Famer went all out ...

Introduction: Dolly mythology -- "Backwoods Barbie": Dolly Parton's gender performance -- My Tennessee mountain home: early Parton and authenticity narratives -- Parton's crossover and film stardom: ...

Dolly Parton parades her best and worst creative impulses on Backwoods Barbie, her first album since launching her own record label. Fortunately, the emphasis is on what she does best. Writing nine of ...