Smart Blonde

[An] absorbing study of an ultra-talented country music icon. MOJOThis definitive biography of Dolly Parton is as dazzling as the woman it celebrates.Smart Blonde tells the remarkable story of Dolly Partons rise from a poor East Tennessee childhood to superstardom in the male-dominated world of 1960s Nashville. With charm, determination, and unparalleled talent, Parton built not only a musical legacy but a multifaceted business empire. Miller crafts a deeply researched and entertaining portrait, full of sparkle and quick humour, of a strong woman who has always steered her own course. Through rare interviews with those closest to Parton including family members, musicians, and longtime collaborators he offers intimate glimpses into her famously private world, including her enduring marriage to Carl Dean until his death in 2025 and lifelong friendship with Judy Ogle.With a foreword by music journalist, David Sinclair.