In what world does a young, sequined country singer with just a handful of chart-toppers to her name turn down a special request from the King of Rock?
In Dollywood, of course.
Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, was less than a decade into her career when she released the twangy torch song “I Will Always Love You” in 1974. It topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for one week, becoming her third No. 1 after “Joshua” in 1971 and “Jolene” earlier that year.
Elvis Presley, meanwhile, was already a musical legend and commercial titan when he took a liking to Parton’s tune.
Over the years, Parton has recounted the story several times, saying she…
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