Country Music Maverick.

Stella receiving her first ASCAP music award.

Stella receiving her first ASCAP music award.

Stella recording her 1982 “So Far…So Good” album.

Stella recording her 1982 “So Far…So Good” album.

Photoshoot for Stella’s 2019 album “Survivor”.

Photoshoot for Stella’s 2019 album “Survivor”.

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 Stella Parton was branded a Maverick in 1975 when she launched her very own record label - Soul, Country and Blues S.C.A.B Records before going on to write, produce, & release her chart topping debut album “I Want to Hold You (In My Dreams Tonight)”. Since that time Stella has gone on to release 39 albums, 32 chart singles, become an accomplished actress and author with 3 cookbooks, an inspirational memoir ‘Tell it Sister, Tell it’ and 4 starring roles in Broadway touring musicals; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Pump Boys & Dinettes & Gentleman Prefer Blondes. 

In 2015, at the request of her older sister Dolly Parton, Stella served as a consultant on the NBC Television movie ‘Coat of Many Colors’ in addition to being portrayed in the film as a child and appearing in a character role as Corla Bass. She reprised her role in the Emmy-Nominated follow up ‘Christmas of Many Colors’ (2016). In 2018 Stella became an audience favorite on the BBC’s Celebrity Masterchef series and partnered with British Airways as a spokesperson for their new direct flight between London and Nashville. Stella continues to perform around the world and speak out as an advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Her 40th studio album ‘SURVIVOR’ is available now everywhere music is sold. February 2020 saw the launch of Stella’s very own podcast ‘PARTON ME, NASHVILLE!’ with the Los Angeles based Bleav Podcast Network. The weekly episodes are slated to feature a diverse group of guests chatting with the legend about everything from food, fashion and music to politics and human rights issues.

Photoshoot for Stella’s 1989 “Always Tomorrow” album.

Photoshoot for Stella’s 1989 “Always Tomorrow” album.

Stella on stage 2016.

Stella on stage 2016.