The Church Was Her Stage
The Partons were regulars at the church, and this tradition played a huge part in her childhood. At the age of 6, she started performing for the congregation. After two years of this, she received a gift in the form of a guitar from her uncle. This is where it all began! Not long after, she began performing on radio shows and on local television.
The Church Was Her Stage
Johnny Cash Gave Her Advice
When Dolly was 13 years old, she performed at the Grand Ole Opry Hotel, the iconic country music performance venue itself. Now, you will never guess who the teenage girl met backstage. Yup, it was none other than Johnny Cash. The singer-songwriter told young Dolly not to give up on her dreams, regardless of how huge they were. He also advised her to trust her own gut and not let music industry executives push her around.
Johnny Cash Gave Her Advice
