Dolly Parton Addresses Affair Rumors with Porter Wagoner: 'He Wasn't My Sugar Daddy'

Dolly Parton has addressed long-standing rumors about a romantic relationship with her duet partner, Porter Wagoner. Despite their close professional relationship and the many gifts Wagoner gave her, Parton insists their connection remained platonic. She acknowledged the public perception, fueled by Wagoner's generosity, that he was her "sugar daddy." However, Parton firmly stated that her husband would have known if there had been any infidelity during their seven-year partnership. Parton also noted that Wagoner himself didn't discourage the rumors, believing that any publicity was good publicity. A studio musician who worked with the pair suggested that Wagoner may have harbored romantic feelings, but Parton always maintained a professional boundary.