09/02/2026
Great article on Dolly Parton's business acumen and the importance of controlling and owning your music.
"Two of Parton’s main pillars in business were ownership and flexibility. She always controlled her own publishing, and owned her masters after founding her own label in 1999. From that point on, any deal she did was a one-off, whether for music or TV, giving herself the maximum space to tailor her own image and direction. "
Dolly Parton's business maxims on how she built and ran her empire, from music and movies to theme parks and more, are rounded up in her own words.