In 1974, Elvis wanted to record Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” ????. The condition: he’d take half the publishing rights. Dolly, just 28, refused without hesitation. Elvis never sang it. Years later, Whitney Houston’s version sold over 20 million copies, and Dolly owned 100% of the rights. Born in a Tennessee cabin, one of twelve children, she knew control mattered more than applause. She wrote 3,000+ songs, founded Dollywood, gave away 200 million books, and even funded vaccine research ????. While the world focused on wigs and glitter, Dolly built permanence. Ownership beats validation every time. #storytelling #story #history
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