Randy Parton | |
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| Birth name | Randle Huston Parton |
| Born | December 15, 1953 Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 2021 (aged 67) Sevierville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, Guitar |
| Years active | 1977–2021 |
| Labels | RCA |
Randle Huston Parton (December 15, 1953 – January 21, 2021) was an American country music singer-songwriter, actor, and businessman.
Life, career and death
Randy Parton was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, the eighth of twelve children [1] born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (1921–2000). He was a younger brother of singer-songwriters Dolly and Stella Parton and an older brother of former actress Rachel Parton George.
Parton was the first person to record the song " Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)" in 1982. Two years later, in 1984, the band Alabama recorded it, and became the group's 12th straight No. 1 single. Also in 1984, Parton sang a song for the Rhinestone soundtrack; his sister Dolly starred in the film. He also played bass for his sister. [2]
Parton is also known for the theater that once bore his name in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. In 2007, he signed a deal worth over $1.5 million yearly to manage and perform in a new theater bearing his name in the Carolina Crossroads entertainment and shopping complex. [3]
The relationship between Parton and the city soured as the theater struggled to attract customers [4] and questions arose concerning Parton's use of a nearly $3 million fund for personal travel and entertainment. [5] Parton was also questioned by city leaders for unauthorized events held at the theater including a wedding reception for his daughter along with details about who would be marketing the theater. [6] Throughout the controversy, Parton maintained that his actions were within the contract and that the theater would be successful given time. [7] Parton's contract with the city was terminated on January 8, 2008, and the theater was renamed the Roanoke Rapids Theater. [8] The city took over the theater and in July 2012 voted to allow electronic gambling to help pay expenses and possibly attract a buyer. [2]
Randy Parton died of cancer on January 21, 2021, at age 67. [9]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| There Was a Dream |
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| Shot Full of Love |
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| America, From Where I Stand |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
|
US Country [10] | |||
| "Tennessee Born" | 1975 | — | Non-album single |
| "Losing Everything" | — | ||
| "Down" | 1977 | — | |
| "Hold Me Like You Never Had Me" | 1981 | 30 | |
| "Shot Full of Love" | 30 | ||
| "Don't Cry Baby" | 80 | ||
| "Oh, No" | 1982 | 76 | |
| " Roll on Eighteen Wheeler" | — | ||
| "A Stranger in Her Bed" | 1983 | 92 |
Other album appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Holdin' on to You" ^ | 1977 | Dolly Parton | New Harvest...First Gathering |
| " Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You" ^ | 1980 | Dolly, Dolly, Dolly | |
| " Tennessee Homesick Blues" ^ | 1984 | Rhinestone | |
| "Too Much Water" | — | ||
| "What a Heartache" ^ | Dolly Parton | ||
| "You Are My Christmas" | 2020 | Dolly Parton, Heidi Parton | A Holly Dolly Christmas |
Notes
- 1. ^ Parton provided backing vocals on this track.
References
- ^ Rice, Nicholas (January 21, 2021). "Dolly Parton's Brother Randy Dies of Cancer at 67: 'He's Shining in Heaven Now'". People. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ a b Thomas, Goldsmith (July 13, 2012). "Roanoke Rapids OKs electronic gambling at landmark theater". News & Observer. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ Carrington, Don (April 25, 2007). "Parton to Get $1.5 Million Per Year". Carolina Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2008.
- ^ "Randy Partons Divorce". News and Observer. Retrieved January 20, 2008. [ dead link]
- ^ "N.C. town finds in Parton brother a tale of woe". The Baltimore Sun. December 23, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2008. [ dead link]
- ^ "Documents reveal Parton, advisers expected the city to market the theater". Roanoke Daily Herald. Retrieved January 20, 2008.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ "Randy Parton press conference". Retrieved May 2, 2008 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Randy Parton Theater Officially Changed To Roanoke Rapids Theater". WITN. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (January 21, 2021). "Dolly Parton's Brother, Singer Randy Parton, Has Died". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 318. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
External links
- Randy Parton at IMDb
- Randy Parton discography at Discogs
- Entry at 45cat.com
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- 1953 births
- 2021 deaths
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century American male actors
- 20th-century American male singers
- 20th-century American singer-songwriters
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- 21st-century American male singers
- 21st-century American singer-songwriters
- American country singer-songwriters
- American male film actors
- American Pentecostals
- Christians from Tennessee
- People from Sevierville, Tennessee
- Singer-songwriters from Tennessee
- Deaths from cancer in North Carolina
- American male singer-songwriters