WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Dolly Parton left her mark everywhere she went, including Wichita.
The death of the beloved country music star, successful businesswoman and generous philanthropist was announced on Tuesday. Tributes poured in from across the country, and fans reminisced about her most famous songs.
Some people who lived in Wichita in 1968 saw Parton perform alongside Porter Wagoner and other Nashville artists at The Cotillion.
Tickets cost $2 in advance and $2.50 at the door.
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Parton was already on her way to becoming a household name by the time she made it to Wichita. That same year, she was named the most promising female artist at the Cashbox Awards and the CMT Music Awards. She also won Duet of the Year with Porter Wagoner at the 1968 CMT Music Awards, which were then called the Music City News Awards…