1967
Dolly Parton released her debut studio album Hello, I’m Dolly. The first single from the album, “The Little Things”, was released in June 1966 and failed to chart. “Dumb Blonde” was released as a single in November 1966 and gave Parton her first top 40 hit, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The album’s third single, “Something Fishy”, was released in May 1967 and peaked at #17, becoming Parton’s first top 20 hit. The album’s two hit singles are largely credited with bringing Parton to the attention of Porter Wagoner, who, in September 1967, would invite Parton to join his band and appear on his weekly television show.