Dolly Parton’s Appalachian Roots | Lexington News

Dolly Parton’s hidden Appalachian roots come to life in this wild tale: she recorded “Blackie, Kentucky” in 1974 — a gritty anthem of escape from coal-mining poverty — and even rocked Whitesburg High in ’68 before teaming up with Jane Fonda for a surprise bus tour stop in Letcher County in ’80. The Mountain Eagle called it “Yes, it was Dolly and Jane,” and the song remains a raw, resonant snapshot of mountain life that still echoes today. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e4a139950f93963