Randy Parton

Randle Huston Parton (December 15, 1953 – January 21, 2021) was an American country music singer-songwriter, actor, and businessman.

Early life Randle Huston Parton was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, the eighth of twelve children 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 (1946–2026) and Stella Parton and an older brother of former actress Rachel Parton George. He had a daughter, Heidi Parton.

Career 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 it became the group's 12th straight No. 1 single. Also in 1984, Parton sang a song for the Rhinestone soundtrack, and his sister Dolly starred in the film. He also played bass for his sister.

Theatre manager 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.

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

Discography Albums Title Details There Was a DreamReleased: 1978 Label: Meteor Format: LP Shot Full of LoveReleased: 1981 Label: Electric Format: LP America, From Where I StandReleased: 1991 Label: Randy Parton Format: Cassette

Singles

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