The Real Reason Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner Split for Good

Do you think Porter Wagoner was right to try and sue Dolly Parton for millions of dollars, or do you think that Dolly would’ve found success with or without him? In 1967, Dolly Parton started performing on The Porter Wagoner Show. She was a replacement for the show's original female singer, and the audience didn't initially take kindly to her. Porter stuck his neck out and made sure that the audience treated her right, which Dolly always remembered. Dolly had only planned on staying on the show for five years but ended up staying for seven. Over the course of that time, her and Porter's relationship soured considerably.

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Dolly wasn’t a big star when she started working with Porter Wagoner, and he always felt that he was the one who deserved the credit for her success. This is why Porter went on to sue Dolly for millions of dollars after she quit his show. Dolly quit The Porter Wagoner Show in 1974, and the two managed to remain on friendly terms for a number of years before Dolly’s success became too much for her jealous former employer to deal with. By the end of the 1970s, Porter had made the decision to sue Dolly, believing that he was the main reason that she had become a superstar.

Understandably, Dolly was upset at the lawsuit being hurled at her by the man that she had formerly trusted. She and Porter had been incredibly close, and there were even rumors that the two were involved in an affair during the filming of the show. Dolly ended up giving Porter $1 million out of court, ending the matter. Before Porter's death, Dolly forgave him. Join Facts Verse as we explore the real reason Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner split for good.

The Real Reason Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner Split for Good