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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 18 MIN

Hollye B on Dolly Parton's Influence, Mike Campbell, and Her Debut Music

from The Nashville Insider · host Amanda Adams

Fresh off years of performing alongside legendary artists including Mike Campbell, Ringo Starr, Ryan Bingham, Lucinda Williams, Jamey Johnson, and Blackberry Smoke, Hollye B joins That Nashville Girl for a special conversation recorded inside the iconic Nashville Symphony.Recorded on opening day of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, Hollye reflects on Dolly's influence not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a fearless woman who proved artists don't have to fit into a single box to build a remarkable career.Born in Nashville, raised in East Tennessee, and shaped by more than a decade living and creating in New York City, Hollye shares the unlikely journey that led her from dance to touring with Mike Campbell and eventually to launching her long-awaited solo career.Amanda and Hollye discuss:• Growing up with Dolly Parton's influence in East Tennessee• Why Dolly remains one of music's most important female artists• Touring with Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs• Working alongside legendary musicians• The story behind her debut single, "Ain't Got Nothing"• Finding her own artistic voice• Why she's "a little bit country, a little bit insane"• What's next as she prepares to release her debut albumThe episode closes with a beautiful live performance of Dolly Parton's iconic song "Jolene," recorded inside the Nashville Symphony.If you love discovering emerging artists, hearing the stories behind the music, and celebrating the legacy of Dolly Parton, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Learn more about Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony at the Nashville Symphony and experience the music that continues to inspire generations of artists.Follow Hollye B for updates on new music, including her debut single "Ain't Got Nothing."Don't forget: new episodes drop every week! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute!Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram, Amanda's Instagram, and YouTube.

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Fresh off years of performing alongside legendary artists including Mike Campbell, Ringo Starr, Ryan Bingham, Lucinda Williams, Jamey Johnson, and Blackberry Smoke, Hollye B joins That Nashville Girl for a special conversation recorded inside the iconic Nashville Symphony. Recorded on opening day of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, Hollye reflects on Dolly's influence not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a fearless woman who proved artists don't have to fit into a singl...

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