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Behind the Seams

byDolly Parton, Dolly Parton (Read by), Holly George-Warren (Read by), Rebecca Seaver (Read by)

My Life in Rhinestones

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This audiobook has received a Grammy nomination for 'Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording'

A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories, interviews with friends and family, music, and archival interview and performance clips.

In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world.

Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton’s life and career, this audiobook spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes—she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today.

Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.

Includes a Bonus PDF with exclusive images from Dolly’s private costume archive.

This audio is narrated by the authors with contributions from many of Dolly’s lifelong fashion collaborators:
Dolly Parton, Holly George-Warren, Rebecca Seaver, Allister Ann, Ann Roth, Art Streiber, Aurelia, Bobbe Joy, Cheryl Riddle, Debra McGuire, Fran Strine, Iisha Lemming, Jason Pirro, Jim Herrington, Randee St Nicholas, Riley Hanratty, Robert Behar, Stacia Lang, Stacie Huckeba, Steve Summers, Timothy White, and Vance Nichols.


©2023 Dolly Parton (P)2023 Penguin Audio

About Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was one of the most honoured and beloved singer-songwriters of all time, an acclaimed author, actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Over a seven-decade career, her distinctive voice, heartfelt songwriting, warmth and wit made her a global icon. She earned eleven Grammy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into both the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2024, Billboard named her the No. 1 Country Music Artist of All Time.

Dolly was also the author of the bestselling books: Dolly Parton; Songteller; Run, Rose, Run; Behind the Seams and Good Lookin’ Cookin’. Inspired by her father, who never learned to read or write, she founded Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in 1995. To date, the programme has gifted more than 300 million free books to children around the world.
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Details
  • Imprint: Ebury Digital
  • ISBN: 9781529915617
  • Length: 262 minutes
  • Price: £16.00
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