Dolly Parton's Uncle Bill Owens has an archives.
Dolly knew from an early age that she wanted to be a star.She moved to Nashville when she was old enough to leave home.
Dolly and her Uncle Bill were in Music City part-time.Dolly had released two songs on Mercury Records, but she wanted to be there full-time.She knew how long she would have to make her big move."Dolly said that."
The best birthday I ever had was when I turned 18 because I had been traveling back and forth to Nashville all those years before, and I knew my Daddy would send a posse after me if I left before I was 18.
Dolly wanted to create a place where families could connect.The Dream Box was created to honor Dolly's dreams and the people who made them possible.Dolly's Dream Box is on display at the resort.
My resort is a dream 30 years in the making, and the items I picked for my Dream Box are closely tied to special people who encouraged me and certain events in my life where that encouragement paid off.
One of the biggest reasons Dolly reached for her childhood dreams was because of her Uncle Bill Owens.She dedicated a section of the Chasing Rainbows Museum at Dollywood in honor of Uncle Bill and everything he has done for her.There are pictures, songs, and sometimes Uncle Bill in the room.
Dolly collaborated with other country music legends to release an album in 1993.The recording was co-produced by Dolly and Steve Buckingham.
TheHonky Tonk Angels are mostly made up of country standards.Dolly and Bill Owens wrote the song "Let Her Fly" which is included in it.Lynn and Wynette pinned their own songs on the album.
The song "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" received a nomination.It received a nomination for vocal event of the year.
On April 6, 1991, Dolly released her 30th solo album, "Eagle When She Flies."