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Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. Each member is dedicated to accurately publishing the latest news and historical archives of the living legend that is Dolly Rebecca Parton.

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Dolly releases 25th solo album, ‘Burlap & Satin’

On June 18, 1983, Dolly released her 25th solo album, “Burlap & Satin,” which was meant to appeal to fans of both the country and pop genres. Though Dolly wrote most of the songs on the album, two compositions were outtakes from the musical “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” which she had recently starred in.

The album’s single “Potential New Boyfriend” was a Top 20 country single and introduced Dolly’s first music video. “Burlap & Satin” reached No. 5 on the U.S. Country Album Charts and No. 127 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Charts. Additionally, the song earned Dolly a GRAMMY nomination for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.

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Dolly and Burt Reynolds star in Oscar-nominated, ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’

In 1982, Dolly starred alongside Burt Reynolds in the American musical comedy film, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” The film revolves around a sheriff, played by Burt Reynolds, and a regular patron who fights to keep a historical whorehouse open when a television preacher targets it as the devil’s playhouse.

The film was Dolly’s second appearance in a major theatrical release, her first being “9 to 5.” The film was successfully positioned as a star vehicle for Dolly and Burt Reynolds.

With a budget of $35 million and gross box office sales of $69 million, the film was a huge success. It earned Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture in a Comedy or Musical and Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical for Dolly.