Randy Parton

Randel Huston "Randy" Parton (born December 15, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and businessman. Parton is the eighth of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens; 1923–2003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr (1921–2000), in Sevierville, Tennessee. He is the younger brother of Dolly and Stella Parton and the older brother of actress Rachel Dennison.

Randy Parton
Birth nameRandel Huston Parton
Born (1953-12-15) December 15, 1953
OriginSevierville, Tennessee
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor, businessman
Years active1977–present
LabelsRCA

In 1984 he sang a song for the Rhinestone soundtrack; his sister Dolly starred in the film.

He also played bass for his sister.[1]

He 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.[2]

The relationship between Parton and the city soured as the theater struggled to attract customers[3] and questions arose concerning Parton's use of a nearly $3 million fund for personal travel and entertainment.[4] 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.[5] Throughout the controversy, Parton maintained that his actions were within the contract and that the theater would be successful given time.[6] Parton's contract with the city was terminated on January 8, 2008 and the theater was renamed the Roanoke Rapids Theater.[7] The city took over the theater and in July 2012 voted to allow electronic gambling to help pay expenses and possibly attract a buyer.[1]

Discography
Year Single Peak chart
positions
US Country[8]
1981 "Hold Me Like You Never Had Me" 30
"Shot Full of Love" 30
"Don't Cry Baby" 80
1982 "Oh, No" 76
1983 "A Stranger in Her Bed" 92

References
  1. 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.
  2. Carrington, Don (April 25, 2007). "Parton to Get $1.5 Million Per Year". Carolina Journal. Retrieved May 2, 2008.
  3. "Randy Partons Divorce". News and Observer. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
  4. "N.C. town finds in Parton brother a tale of woe". The Baltimore Sun. December 23, 2007. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
  5. "Documents reveal Parton, advisers expected the city to market the theater". Roanoke Daily Herald. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
  6. "Randy Parton press conference". Retrieved May 2, 2008 – via YouTube.
  7. "Randy Parton Theater Officially Changed To Roanoke Rapids Theater". WITN. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
  8. Whitburn, Joel (2008). Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 318. ISBN 0-89820-177-2.
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