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Dolly’s Opry Debut Thanks to ‘Alligator Man’ | Lafayette Louisiana News
Dolly Parton’s Opry debut in 1959 was made possible by a Cajun legend—Jimmy C. Newman, the “Alligator Man” from Mamou, Louisiana—who gave up his own stage time to launch her career. At just thirteen, Dolly stunned the crowd with her performance, earning three standing ovations and setting her on a path to stardom. She never forgot Newman’s selfless act, crediting him as the one who opened that crucial door—and proving how often greatness begins when someone else chooses to share the spotlight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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