Dolly Parton

Dolores “Dolly” Rebecca Parton Jr. (January 19, 1946) is an American country singer-songwriter, composer, author and actress. She has become one of the most successful female country artists in history, with 25 number-one singles (a record for a female country artist) and 41 top-10 country albums (a record for any country artist).  She is known for her top-three single "Here You Come Again" and the number-one hits "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream" (a duet with singer Kenny Rogers).

Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers of all time. She has won eleven Grammy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2025, she was honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Career
Her 1967 song "Dumb Blonde" was heard by country singer Porter Wagoner, and he asked Parton to be a part of his television show. Her single "Jolene" reached number one in 1974, becoming a solo artist, though still performed and recorded with Wagoner.Dolly Parton biography at All Music Guide

In the fifty-four years since her debut, Parton has become one of the most famous country artists in the world.

Personal life
Parton married Carl Dean in 1966. Dean died in 2025.

Parton is the godmother of singer and actress Miley Cyrus.

Discography
Singles
"I Will Always Love You" (1974)
"Tennessee Homesick Blues" (1984)
"Yellow Roses" (1989)
"Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" (1998)

As featured artist
"Baby, It's Cold Outside"  (2004)

 References 

 Other websites 

Dolly Parton Music (official music site) 

Category:1946 births
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Category:American country singers
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Category:American Emmy Award winners