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Dec 2023
45m 47s

Encore: Saint Dolly | Girl Singer | 202

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When Dolly makes it to Nashville, stardom doesn’t come as quickly as she’d hoped. But landing a spot as the Girl Singer on Porter Wagoner’s show brings her much closer to her dreams. There’s just one problem — Porter controls every aspect of her career. And Dolly’s ready to strike out on her own. 

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