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Dolly Parton's Connection to Porter Wagoner Did 'Real Damage' to Her Career, Said Record Executive

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Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner spent seven years working together on The Porter Wagoner Show. Her career took off during this time and, after she left, her level of fame far eclipsed his. While Parton appreciated the help Wagoner gave her career, some people began to see him as a burden on her career.  Some believed Dolly Parton’s work with Porter Wagoner damaged her career Parton began pursuing a career in music when she was a child. She’d fre…
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Dolly Parton Said People Didn't Take Her Seriously Because of Her Relationship With Porter Wagoner

Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner worked together for seven years on The Porter Wagoner Show. While they had a contentious relationship, they were able to remain friendly onstage and in front of the cameras. As a result, some viewers believed they were in a romantic relationship. Parton realized this wasn’t always good for her career. Dolly Parton didn’t think people respected her for her relationship with Porter Wagoner  Even before Parton joined…

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The Cheat Sheet broke the news in on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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