Edwards, Leigh H., 1970-

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.



9780253031563 9780253034205

2017025461


Parton, Dolly.


Women country musicians--United States.


Electronic Books.

ML420 / .D655 2018