Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker (Distributed for the Country Music Foundation Press)

Dolly Parton has enjoyed seemingly effortless success as a singer, songwriter, movie and television actor, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist ever since she first hit the record charts in 1967. The sheer magnitude of her talent and charisma has created the impression that Parton merely fulfilled her destiny in becoming an entertainment icon. But she had to fight for each major step forward, intentionally breaking precedents to follow her instincts, even when music industry veterans advised against her daring moves. This limited edition exhibit catalog focuses on risks Parton took and turning points through the decades where she overcame obstacles and ignored naysayers to become one of the most widely recognized celebrities across the world.

Michael McCall is Associate Director of Editorial at the museum and has previously written exhibit books on Loretta Lynn, Reba McEntire, and L.A country-rock. A music journalist since 1980, McCall served as senior editor of Country Music magazine and has written for the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Nashville Scene, Oxford American, People, and USA Today.

Allison Moorer is a Writer-Editor for the museum as well as a singer-songwriter who has recorded ten albums and the author of two memoirs, Blood and I Dream He Talks to Me. Her writing has been published in TheNew York Times, The Wall Street Journal, American Songwriter, Guernica, No Depression, Literary Hub, and The Bitter Southerner.