Country Pop Bites: Dolly Parton – May 30

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1966 Dolly Parton married Carl Dean?

It's true! It was in Ringgold, Georgia.

Check out this Dolly Parton video!

Here are 5 interesting facts about Dolly Parton.

• She was born in a one-room cabin in Tennessee; she was the fourth of 12 children.
• By age 10, she was performing on local radio and TV shows in Knoxville, TN.
• She co-wrote her earliest recorded song, "Puppy Love," which was released when she was still in her teens.
• She came to fame when Porter Wagoner began featuring her on his popular syndicated TV show in 1967.
• She was ranked by Billboard Magazine as the No. 1 female country artist of all time.