Kiwi singer-songwriter Mel Parsons joins Nick Mills on the show this morning to chat the huge success of her new album, upcoming tour and reflect on the impact of Dolly Parton in the industry. 

Parson's newest album Castle Hill is her first to reach Number 1 in the New Zealand charts. 

Nick finds out how she juggles raising four kids while touring? How has the industry changed over her career?

And after the passing of legend Dolly Parton, what is the legacy she leaves behind in not just the country genre but music as a whole?

She will perform Castle Hill and other hits at the Opera House in Wellington on Saturday September 5th. Get tickets on Ticketmaster NZ.

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Kiwi singer-songwriter Mel Parsons joins Nick Mills on the show this morning to chat the huge success of her new album, upcoming tour and reflect on the impact of Dolly Parton in the industry.&nbsp;
Parson's newest album Castle Hill is her first to reach Number 1 in the New Zealand charts.&nbsp;
Nick finds out how she juggles raising four kids while touring? How has the industry changed over her career?
And after the passing of legend Dolly Parton, what is the legacy she leaves behind in not just the country genre but music as a whole?
She will perform Castle Hill and other hits at the Opera House in Wellington on Saturday September 5th. Get tickets on <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/mel-parsons-castle-hill-album-release-tour-wellington-05-09-2026/event/240064A7CCE95932">Ticketmaster NZ.</a>
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Mel Parsons reflects on Dolly Parton's influence and her new album 'Castle Hill'

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