Little Sparrow
Dolly Parton | Artist Essentials
First released: January 23, 2001 (day verified)
Original 2001 album opening track
MusicAtlas editorial note: The sparse acoustic setting brings out the darker colors in her voice.
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Release evidence and recording details
First released: January 23, 2001 (day verified)
Opening track of the January 2001 album; the separate closing reprise is not another selection.
Recording: Original 2001 album opening track
Credit: Dolly Parton
Role in this collection: Primary artist
Original album: Little Sparrow
Little Sparrow - official Dolly Parton album catalog
Album released January 23, 2001; opening title track is distinct from the closing reprise. | Reviewed 2026-10-17
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About Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton's singing and songwriting grew from the ballads, gospel music and country traditions of her Appalachian upbringing in Tennessee. She moved to Nashville in 1964 and became widely known through her work with Porter Wagoner, including television appearances and duet recordings. Her solo career expanded from country records into pop crossover and film. Later bluegrass recordings returned attention to acoustic traditions already present in her early musical life, alongside her continuing work as a songwriter.
Artist background sources
Dolly Parton - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum biography
Appalachian musical upbringing, 1964 Nashville move, Porter Wagoner partnership, solo pop and film work, and later bluegrass recordings. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
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