Jul 20, 1942

Carl Dean born at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. He is destined to marry Dolly Parton, known for his scrupulous avoidance of public sightings

Jan 19, 1946

Dolly Parton born in Sevier County, Tennessee. First gaining attention as a duet partner with Porter Wagoner, she becomes a cartoonish icon with talents in performing, writing and acting. She lands a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame

May 4, 1949

Stella Parton born in Sevierville, Tennessee. She records one Top 10 hit in 1975, "I Want To Hold You In My Dreams Tonight," though she remains in the shadow of her older sister, Dolly Parton

Dec 15, 1955

Randy Parton born in Sevierville, Tennessee, younger brother to Dolly and Stella Parton.

Apr 20, 1959

Louisiana-based Goldband Records releases "Puppy Love," the first single by 13-year-old Dolly Parton

Jun 1, 1964

Dolly Parton moves to Nashville a day after her high school graduation, and meets her future husband, Carl Dean, at a laundromat

Jun 22, 1965

Bill Phillips records "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" with Dolly Parton providing harmonies

Jan 31, 1966

Decca releases Bill Phillips' "Put It Off Until Tomorrow," with harmony vocals by Dolly Parton

May 30, 1966

Dolly Parton marries Carl Dean in Catoosa County, Georgia

Jun 15, 1966

Skeeter Davis records the Dolly Parton-penned "Fuel To The Flame"