American singer, songwriter, and actor who was best known as the brother of popular singer Dolly Parton.

Before Fame

He released his debut single, Hold Me Like You Never Had Me, in 1981. It reached number 30 on the US country chart.

Trivia

He had a song featured on the 1984 soundtrack to the film Rhinestone.

Family Life

He was born the eighth of twelve children to Robert Lee Parton Sr. and Avie Lee Caroline Owens.

Associated With

He was the brother of country singing superstar Dolly Parton.

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