The Life Of Dolly Parton, The Queen Of Country Music

Transitioning into Pop

Dolly Parton started the transition from country to pop between 1976 to 1977. Parton started working with Sandy Gallin, who would be her personal manager for the next 25 years. The 1976 album All I Can Do was co-produced with Wagoner but was directed towards the more mainstream and pop crowd.

The first album she produced herself, New Harvest…First Gathering came out in 1977 and had covered hits on it such as “Higher and Higher.” Even though the album didn’t do well, Dolly didn’t stop. She put out Here You Come Again, which sold over a million copies while reaching the top of the country charts and No. 20 on the pop chart.