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Dolly Parton: The Stories Behind the Songs
Adults
Thursday, November 19
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Fairview Park Branch
Meeting Room (A & B) (70)Discover the fascinating stories that lie behind the music.
In a career spanning 75 glorious years, Dolly Parton has written some of the greatest songs
in music history. Join award-winning author Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard) as she
uncovers the fascinating inspiration behind more than 150 of Dolly's finest compositions from
across her long and hit-filled career.
From her biggest hits to hidden gems, Zaleski explores and explains the details of each song,
from Jolene and 9 to 5, to Here You Come Again and the timeless I WIll Always Love You.
A journey through some of the biggest songs ever written - plus some surprising, lesser-known
deep cuts - this is the story of a true country legend, told through her music.
• Annie Zaleski is an award-winning music author and journalist. Her work has appeared
in Rolling Stone, Billboard, the LA Times, Salon and Time magazine. She is the author
of the New York Times bestseller Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs. Annie
lives in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Book signing and sales to follow.
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