NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a
performer featuring entertaining personal stories alongside more than 500 full-color
photographs including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive and an eight-page
gatefold listing her lifetime of performances. In Star of the Show the culminating book in
Dolly Parton’s photographic trilogy—following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams
(fashion)—the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the
world’s most dazzling and beloved performers. Featuring engaging stories and memories from
Parton’s dynamic life behind the microphone this book spotlights her signature performances
and star-making moments from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole
Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are
chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state
fairs and critically acclaimed venues she toured the world performing for millions of fans in
arenas stadiums and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature
film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys’ 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million
viewers this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way Dolly shares the stage with
Kenny Rogers Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris and others while offering insight on touring big
singing strong and staying on top for seven decades. Brimming with Parton’s trademark wit and
heartfelt sincerity Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of
history’s most cherished artists but also a must-have collector’s item for—and love letter
to—any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.
