Randy Parton (born December 15, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, actor and businessman, best known as the brother of Dolly Parton and Stella Parton. Born in Sevierville, Tennessee, Parton is the eighth of twelve children born to father, Robert Lee Parton Sr. and mother, Avie Lee Caroline Owens. His siblings are Willadeene Parton (a poet, b. 1940), David Parton (b. 1942), Denver Parton (b. 1943), Dolly Rebecca Parton (singer-songwriter and actress, b. 1946), Bobby Lee Parton (b. 1948), Stella Parton (singer-songwriter, b. 1949), Cassie Parton (singer, b. 1951), Larry G. Parton (b. 1955, d. 1955), twins Floyd Parton (a singer-songwriter, b. 1957), Freida Parton (a singer, b. 1957), and Rachel (née Parton) Dennison (an actress, b. 1959). His sister Dolly Parton has stated in interviews that to her knowledge her father had strayed at least once or twice and fathered three other illegitimate children. He is also distant cousins with adult film actress Julia Parton.He sang a song in 1984 for the Rhinestone soundtrack, which his sister Dolly starred in.He also played bass for his sister.He is also known for the theater that once bore his name in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. In 2007, Parton 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.
Dolly Parton, Stella Parton, Rachel Dennison, Willadeene Parton, Floyd Parton, Cassie Nan Parton, Freida Estelle Parton, Coy Denver Parton, Larry Gerald Parton, David Wilburn Parton, Robert Lee Parton Jr.
Movies
Dolly Parton & Friends
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Heated disagreements between Randy Parton and the city of Roanoke-Rapids, NC led to Parton's leaving and changing the name of the theater from The Randy Parton Theater to The Roanoke-Rapids Theater after just over a year of operation. Randy Parton has gone back to working at Dollywood and Dixie Stampede, owned by sister Dolly Parton. [May 2008]
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Building the "Randy Parton Theater" in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, USA. Parton will perform there when the theater is finished and his venue is expected to help attract other entertainers to the area as well. [June 2006]
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