Dolly Parton’s Lost Elvis Song | Jackson News

Dolly Parton nearly gave Elvis Presley the chance to record her iconic “I Will Always Love You,” but Colonel Tom Parker’s demand for half the publishing rights derailed the deal — a move Dolly wisely resisted, later reaping huge rewards when Whitney Houston’s version soared. Though both legends hailed from Tennessee and never met, Dolly’s cultural footprint runs deep, from Dollywood’s millions of visitors to her own Mid-South Fair lookalike contests (which she reportedly threatened legal action over). Now, she’s expanding her legacy with a new travel stop in Cornersville, TN — a tribute to her lifelong roadshows and enduring icon status. 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/ed363cccb246da01