Dolly pens a heartwarming farewell for her Uncle Bill Owens upon his passing. Billy Earl Owens: Sept. 28, 1935-April 7, 2021 I've lost my beloved Uncle Bill Owens. I knew my heart would break when he passed, and it did. I'll start this eulogy by saying I wouldn't be here if he hadn't been there. […]

Dolly honors one of her longest and most beloved supporters, her Uncle Bill Owens with the Uncle Bill room in her Chasing Rainbows Museum

Dolly returns to Cas Walker's television show to perform her new single, "Dumb Blonde" alongside her Uncle Bill Owens.

Dolly Parton and her Uncle Bill Owens open Owe-Par Publishing Company allowing them to copyright their songs for themselves.

Dolly Parton and her Uncle Bill Owens are signed to Tree Publishing, Buddy Killen lands Dolly recording deal with Mercury Records in 1962.