Dolly Parton
2020: Dolly Parton
In 2020, Kim hill spoke with legendary singer, songwriter, actor, author, and humanitarian - Dolly Parton. She’s happy to… Audio
Music feature: Tami Neilson on Dolly Parton
For today's music feature we have two queens of country blended for a fun filled session. Our very own Tami Neilson, and Dolly super fan, is in the studio to talk about the life, times, music and… Audio
Dolly Parton: ‘I’m a girl singing a rock album’
She’s known as the queen of country music, with a distinctive look and sound that’s been delighting fans for more than 50 years. But it turns out that even Dolly Parton has suffered from a touch of… Video, Audio
Music with Charlotte Ryan: Oh Dolly!
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan goes a little bit country! She'll talk about the news Dolly Parton has a new album that sees her join forces with some of rock music's most legendary artists. The 30-song… Audio
Music with Ian Chapman : Gone to the Dogs
Ian explores the quirky and happy relationship that exists between dogs and music, highlighting the inspirational relationship that can exist between dogs and their famous musical owners. Audio
Music with Kirsten Zemke: The power of the duet
Music commentator Kirsten Zemke joins Kathryn to play some duets. Traditionally a duet is a musical composition/performance for two in which the performers have equal importance. Today we look at some… Video, Audio
I'm Listening To This: Meg Mason
Foxton-born author Meg Mason would be forgiven for feeling like the last 12 or so months have passed in a blur. Although it was her second novel (and third book overall), the release of Sorrow and… Audio
WATCH: Dolly Parton speaks to RNZ's Kim Hill
The legendary singer, songwriter, actor, author, and humanitarian Dolly Parton is 75 years old and presides over a multi-million dollar music, entertainment and philanthropic empire.Her book… Video, Audio
Music With Graeme Downes
Graeme joins Kathryn to continue with this country theme, this time looking at Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Glen Campbell. Graeme Downes is a musicologist and former senior lecturer in the… Audio
Review: Dolly Parton - Here I Am
The Netflix documentary Dolly Parton: Here I Am should show audiences that Ms Parton is one of the greatest talents in American music, says Dan Slevin.
Dolly Parton's America
Jad Abumrad explores what Dolly Parton's life and music say about the climate of divisiveness in the US in his podcast, Dolly Parton's America. Audio
Longer story songs, music and unpleasure
Music correspondent Graeme Downes looks at some country music with longer narratives and the pain that's experienced by the subjects of the songs, featuring Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris' $1000… Audio
Dolly Parton: 60 years a country icon
What is it about Dolly Parton that makes her such a household name and a feminist icon to boot? She's also one of country music's richest women stars, and a brand in her own right. Simon… Video, Audio
Feature album - Coat of Many Colors
Our feature album is 'Coat of Many Colors' by Dolly Parton (1971) Audio
Feature guest - Dolly Parton
First Lady of Country Dolly Parton, she's on her way to New Zealand, and joins us from Nashville. Audio
Dolly Parton: blue smoke and Miley
Country singer, songwriter, musician, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist who returns to New Zealand next year for the first time in over three decades. Audio
Feature Album
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs was an album released by Dolly Parton in December 1980. Audio