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Dale Randall Puckett (October 7, 1947 – June 9, 2011) was a musician and singer. He was the first child born to Dorothy Jo Owens and Don Puckett. Dale learned to play saxophone in the school band and often played the instrument during live performances and on studio recordings for several artists, including his mother. Dale, his brother Dwight Puckett, and cousin Randy Parton played in cousin Stella Parton's first country band and performed on her 1972 album, Stella (And the Gospel Carrolls). Once Dollywood opened in 1986, Dale performed there with several of his family members as The Kinfolks for many years. He and his daughter, Shelley Rená, both made contributions to the 2024 Owens-Parton family album, Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables.
In addition to the albums and singles below, Dale played saxophone and harmonica on Gary Chambers 1978 album, Born Again, and Larry Perry's 1984 album, Saturday Night. He played saxophone, harmonica, and bass guitar on his mother Dorothy Jo Owens' 1983 album, I Can Only Be Me, and played saxophone, lead guitar, bass guitar, and sang backing vocals on her 1989 album, Traveling and Singing. He also sang and played saxophone, bass, and guitar on Gary Parker and His Studio Sidemen's Country Christmas with Nashville Musicians album. |
Studio albums
Album cover. Inspiration (LP-2572) (1972)
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Stella (And the Gospel Carrolls) is the debut solo studio album by Stella Parton. It was released in September 1972 by Inspiration Records. The Gospel Carrolls are Stella's brother Randy and cousins Dale and Dwight Puckett. The album was produced by Stella's uncle Louis Owens and features backing vocals by uncle Bill Owens and sister Dolly.
Stella wrote about the album on her website in 2008 saying, "This was the first solo recording of my career. I was working mostly gospel music events, such as churches, "all night singings," and Christian radio and television shows. The group consisted of my sister, Cassie singing harmony, Bobby Cox, singing and playing piano and bass player and singer, Clayton Head. "This album was recorded on a cold winter day. My Uncle Louis produced. My Uncle Bill and sister Dolly dropped by and sang harmony on a couple of songs. "Ragged Angel" and "Try Him You'll Like Him" were released as singles and made the gospel music charts." |
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PersonnelNote: There are no credits on the LP, so these credits have been compiled from other sources.
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A Few Words from Dolly Parton About Her Sister, Stella:
Stella and I are sisters from a family of twelve children and we grew up where singing is as natural as just being there. We grew up singing gospel songs in the little country church that our granddaddy, Brother Jake Owens, pastored. We did a lot of singing in different churches around our mountain home area in Sevier County, Tennessee. Almost all of our family sings
and plays some kind of musical instrument. Stella was always a very religious girl and most all of her activities were centered around church and the religious side of life. She was always very devoted and never cared about singing any kind of music except gospel music. She is a very sensitive and deep person and her singing reveals her warmth, sincerity, and honesty. I always described her voice as "heart singing"...it just comes out as a real honest way of putting to music the way a person would tell you something honestly. I have always believed that she was born to spread the word of God in songs. Some people are born for different reasons and all things are for a purpose and I truly believe that working for God in this manner is her purpose. Some of the songs in this album were wriften by Stella. She is also a very good writer. The songs she writes have meaning and depth. I'm sure that you will especially like the songs written by her as I do. I am also very pleased and honored that she included two of my songs, "Ragged Angel" and "A Better Place to Live". I hope that you will like them. I'm very proud of Stella and I hope that you will accept her and help her in her work which is truly for the Glory of God.
With Love,
Dolly Parton
Stella and I are sisters from a family of twelve children and we grew up where singing is as natural as just being there. We grew up singing gospel songs in the little country church that our granddaddy, Brother Jake Owens, pastored. We did a lot of singing in different churches around our mountain home area in Sevier County, Tennessee. Almost all of our family sings
and plays some kind of musical instrument. Stella was always a very religious girl and most all of her activities were centered around church and the religious side of life. She was always very devoted and never cared about singing any kind of music except gospel music. She is a very sensitive and deep person and her singing reveals her warmth, sincerity, and honesty. I always described her voice as "heart singing"...it just comes out as a real honest way of putting to music the way a person would tell you something honestly. I have always believed that she was born to spread the word of God in songs. Some people are born for different reasons and all things are for a purpose and I truly believe that working for God in this manner is her purpose. Some of the songs in this album were wriften by Stella. She is also a very good writer. The songs she writes have meaning and depth. I'm sure that you will especially like the songs written by her as I do. I am also very pleased and honored that she included two of my songs, "Ragged Angel" and "A Better Place to Live". I hope that you will like them. I'm very proud of Stella and I hope that you will accept her and help her in her work which is truly for the Glory of God.
With Love,
Dolly Parton
Album cover. Kinfolks Music Group (KMG 101) (c. 1992) / Extended edit by The Dolly Parton Discography
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The Kinfolks Band is a studio album by The Kinfolks. It was released by Kinfolks Music Group around 1992 on cassette. The lineup of the band includes siblings Louis and Dorothy Jo Owens, and Dorothy Jo's children: Dale, Dwight, and Debbie Jo Puckett. Louis and Debbie Jo's niece Stella Parton is featured on "In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)". The album was likely only sold at Dollywood when the group performed.
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Live albums
Album cover. Grenadier (1977)
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The Nashville Sound of The Gary Parker Show: Live at Feature Sound Studio is a live album by Gary Parker with special guests Dale Puckett and Bob McCracken. It was released in 1977 by Grenadier Records. The album was produced by Butch Carr.
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Album cover. (2011)
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Kinfolks at Dollywood: A Musical Tribute to Dolly by Her Family is a live album by Louis Owens, Dwight Puckett, Dorothy Jo Owens, Debbie Jo Puckett, and Dale Puckett. It was released in 2011 by Porchpickin' Productions.
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Track listing
- My Tennessee Mountain Home Louis Owens (Dolly Parton)
- When Possession Gets Too Strong Louis Owens (Dolly Parton, Louis Owens)
- There'll Always Be Music Louis Owens (Dolly Parton)
- Those Memories of You Dwight Puckett (Alan O'Bryant)
- Applejack Dwight Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad) Dwight Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Tennessee Homesick Blues Dwight Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Kentucky Gambler Dwight Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That Dwight Puckett (Bob Carlisle, Randy Thomas)
- Coat of Many Colors Dorothy Jo Owens (Dolly Parton)
- Jolene Debbie Jo Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Smoky Mountain Memories Debbie Jo Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- 9 to 5 Dale Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Orange Blossom Special Dale Puckett (Ervin R. Rouse)
- When the Saints Go Marching In Dale Puckett (Traditional)
Compilation albums
Album cover. (SMt 130) (c. late 1980s) / Remastered artwork by The Dolly Parton Discography
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The Kinfolks at Dollywood is a compilation album by The Kinfolks. It was released in the late 1980s on cassette. The lineup of the group featured on this album includes Louis Owens, his son Richie Owens, Dorothy Jo Owens, and her children Dale, Dwight, and Debbie Jo Puckett. The album was likely only sold at Dollywood when the group performed at the park.
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Track listing
- My Tennessee Mountain Home Kinfolks Group (Dolly Parton)
- Applejack Louis Owens and Group (Dolly Parton)
- Coat of Many Colors Dorothy Jo Owens and Group (Dolly Parton)
- Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man Dorothy Jo Owens, Louis Owens, and Group (Dolly Parton, Dorothy Jo Owens)
- I Will Always Love You Debbie Jo Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- Old Black Kettle (Dolly Parton)
- Those Memories of You Louis Owens and Group (Alan O'Bryant)
- When Possession Gets Too Strong Louis Owens (Dolly Parton, Louis Owens)
- In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad) Dwight Puckett (Dolly Parton)
- 9 to 5 Dale Puckett (Dolly Parton)
Album cover. KlearTone (KLR-0028) (2004)
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Daddy Was an Old Preacher Man and Other Gospel Favorites is a compilation album by The Kinfolks. It was released in 2004 by KlearTone Records. The album features performances by Rev. Jake Owens, Dorothy Jo Owens, Louis Owens, Dale Puckett, and Dwight Puckett.
Note: The back cover, spine, and disc show an abbreviated title of Kinfolks Gospel Favorites. |
Track listing
- Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man The Kinfolks
- Singing His Praise The Kinfolks
- Lost Sheep on the Mountain Rev. Jake Owens and the Kinfolks
- Gospel Medley: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / Power in the Blood / I'll Fly Away / Singing His Praise / There'll Always Be Music The Kinfolks
- God Is Living in Our Time Dwight Puckett
- When the Saints Go Marching In (Instrumental) Dale Puckett
- It Is No Secret Louis Owens
- Amazing Grace Louis Owens
- Working on a Building Dale Puckett
- Will the Circle Be Unbroken The Kinfolks
Album cover. Owens Music & Real Estate Group.
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Kinfolks at Dollywood is a compilation album featuring Bill Owens, Louis Owens, Dwight Puckett, Dale Puckett, and Rev. Jake Owens. It was released in the late 1990s or early 2000s by Owens Music & Real Estate Group. Dorothy Jo Owens is featured on the tracks credited to The Kinfolks, although she is not mentioned in the album's liner notes.
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Track listing
- Dreams Do Come True Bill Owens and Dolly Parton (Bill Owens)
- Welfare Blues Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Put It Off Until Tomorrow Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Don't Let It Trouble Your Mind Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Fell Off the Wagon Last Night and Hurt My Head Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Brand New Man Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- My Mind's Been Cheating on You Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Honky Tonk Bars Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Lord, Help Me Bill Owens (Bill Owens)
- Don't You Ever Get Tired Louis Owens
- Somewhere Between Louis Owens
- Working Man Blues Louis Owens
- Those Memories of You Dwight Puckett (Alan O'Bryant)
- Orange Blossom Special Instrumental
- 9 to 5 Instrumental (Dolly Parton)
- Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man The Kinfolks (Dolly Parton, Dorothy Jo Owens)
- Amazing Grace Louis Owens
- Gospel Medley: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms / Power in the Blood / I'll Fly Away / Singing His Praise / There'll Always Be Music The Kinfolks
- Lost Sheep on the Mountain Rev. Jake Owens and the Kinfolks
- Singing His Praise The Kinfolks
Extended plays
EP A-side label. Future Sound Studio (1976)
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Feature Sound Studio Souvenir Edition is an extended play by Dale Puckett. It was released in 1976 by Future Sound Studio. The EP was produced by Butch Carr.
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Singles
A-SIDE / B-SIDE (LABEL; CATALOG #; RELEASE DATE)
Dale Puckett:
Yvonne O'Leefe featuring the Reverbs:
- Orange Blossom Special Etc. / Together Again (Royal American; RA-96; 1974)
- I'm a Hog for You Babe / Good Good Lovin' (Scorpion; SC-0519; 1976)
- Music Man / Y'all Come (Music Man Tours; NR8101; 1977)
Yvonne O'Leefe featuring the Reverbs:
- Delta Dawn / Swinging Doors (Jolie; NR7455; 1976) (Dale plays bass)
Other album appearances
TITLE / ARTIST / ALBUM / YEAR
- Working on a Building / Dale Puckett / The Old Time Preacher Man / c. 1990
- Singing His Praise / Daddy Was an Old Time Preacher Man / Bill Owens, Louis Owens, and Family* / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / 2024
- When It's Family / Dolly Parton and Family* / Smoky Mountain DNA: Family, Faith and Fables / 2024
* Dale provided backing vocals on these tracks.