Ive known and loved Don Warden since I joinedThe Porter Wagoner Showin 1967, wrote Parton.
He was like a father, a brother, a partner, and one of my best friends.
I feel like a piece of my heart is missing today.
Credit: Courtesy of Dolly Parton
Certainly a huge piece of my life is gone.
Rest in peace Don, and know for sure that I will always love you.
Before serving as Partons manager for nearly five decades, Warden had his own successful music career.
Joining the show in 1967 was Parton, then an unknown singer.
Parton and Wagoner, with Warden leading The Wagonmasters, forged a memorable partnership.
