The Life Of Dolly Parton, The Queen Of Country Music

Struggling Solo Career

Dolly was signed onto the RCA Victor label while she was working with Wagoner. Her first solo single for the company was “Just Because I’m a Woman.” It was released in the summer of 1968 and reached No. 17 on the charts, which was considered a moderate success.

Even though Parton kept putting out singles throughout the late ’60s, none of her songs made it as high on the list as the songs she and Wagoner put out together. Eventually, Wagoner convinced Parton to record “Mule Skinner Blues” that was originally recorded by Jimmie Rodgers. This is what set her solo career in motion.