Dolly Parton's unpublished memoir reportedly sold for a staggering amount after a wild bidding war.
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Parton's untitled book sold for $13 million to Grand Central Publishing, multiple sources told Page Six. The outlet claims insiders close to the situation said that literary agency Folio, which handled one of her previous books, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, brokered the massive deal.
The sources added that the initial offer for the late Queen of Country's posthumous memoir was an impressive $12 million. "They were all like, 'WTF? You have $12 million, and we aren't beating that,'" an alleged insider recounted to Page Six. However, Grand Central Publishing reportedly stepped up to the plate, increasing to the winning bid of $13 million.
Yet another insider claimed that the deal breaks down into a 50/50 split between an upfront payment and royalties from sales.
It's Unclear What Dolly Parton's Posthumous Memoir Will Detail
Parton previously released Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business back in 1994. It's unclear whether this new memoir will detail her possible health struggles leading up to her August death or the death of her husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, in 2025.
The memoir news follows Danny Nozell, Parton's longtime manager, revealing that he and Parton planned a host of future projects.
"Dolly worked up until the day she died," Nozell said back in August. "She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy. Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come."
"Many projects were in various stages of development," he added. "We want to be transparent with her fans about this fact. If you see unreleased music, products, books, experiences, and campaigns launched through official Dolly Parton channels, you can have confidence in knowing that she placed her personal stamp on it."
The country music legend and beloved actress passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80.
"Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," her nephew Bryan Seaver said on Instagram, announcing her passing. "Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents, and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens."
