Dolly Parton, gender, and country music /Leigh H. Edwards.
- Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, (c)2018.
- 1 online resource (xii, 265 pages)
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction: Dolly mythology -- "Backwoods Barbie": Dolly Parton's gender performance -- My Tennessee mountain home: early Parton and authenticity narratives -- Parton's crossover and film stardom: the "hillbilly Mae West" -- Hungry again: reclaiming country authenticity narratives -- "Digital Dolly" and new media fandoms -- Conclusion: brand evolution and Dollywood.