leading to a successful musical partnership that lasted for seven years. In 1974, Parton decided to pursue a solo career. Her decision was met with great success as she produced numerous hits such as "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," the latter being later covered by Whitney Houston,...
One win: Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs won best country vocal performance, male for 1972. The album logged 16 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in 1972. It contained Pride’s signature song, the charming “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’,” a No. 1 hit...
The hits kept coming, as she picked a more comfortable key for "Jolene," with Gage, once again, providing vocal accompaniment. "I think you know every word of my songs," Parton said. "I think you probably know 'em better than I do." Gage appeared to be a little shy at first, but...