Every time I feel creatively in the zone, I remember this fact:
Dolly Parton wrote “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” the same night. That’s a creative zone and songwriting craft I’ve never remotely reached.
We lost Dolly Parton today at 80, and so it’s a good chance to reflect on her impact – as a songwriter, performer, and leader. The best way I know how to do that is to take a listen/re-listen to “Dolly Parton’s America,” the multipart podcast documentary about her life and impact.