News about Chet Atkins

Dolly Parton defended her exaggerated fashion sense, saying she did not want to be 'fashionable' in the way that other people did not. She has earned a following for her signature style, a mash-up of Las Vegas glitter and a bawdy spin on country chic, which have drew praise throughout her career. Her outfits are a complement to her soaring platinum hairdo, as well as the mighty cleavage who once caused Joan Rivers to chuckle: "She used to have ten children but she nursed them and they exploded." Dolly, 77, regretted that she was prompted to dial back her appearance early in her career, including by her friend Chet Atkins. She, on the other hand, held her guns and has now stated: "I didn't like wearing what someone else would wear, which is supposed to have good taste." But I had no taste!'