Dolly Parton hosted the CBS special Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala that premiered Wednesday, February 21, and the country legend appropriately kicked off the doggy-themed presentation with a performance of a reworked version of her very first single, “Puppy Love.” Parton first recorded “Puppy Love” in 1959 when she was just 13 years old. The rockabilly […]
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