Stella Parton
Stella Parton | |
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Autographed photo of Stella Parton; late 1970s | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Stella Mae Parton |
| Born | May 4, 1949 Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Elektra Soul, Country and Blues Raptor |
| Website | stellaparton |
Stella Mae Parton (born May 4, 1949) is an American country singer and songwriter widely known for a series of country singles that charted during the mid-to-late-1970s, her biggest hit being "I Want to Hold You in My Dreams Tonight" in 1975. She is a younger sister of singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and an older sister of the late Randy Parton and former actress Rachel Parton George.