Dolly Parton is not only a celebrated singer and songwriter but also an accomplished actress and philanthropist.
Born in a one-room cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton is the fourth of twelve children in her family.
Parton began her career at a young age, performing on local radio and television shows, and made her Grand Ole Opry debut at just 13 years old.
Biography
Early Life
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin along the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee. She was the fourth of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline and Robert Lee Parton Sr. Despite their modest means, her parents instilled in her a strong work ethic and a love for music. Parton’s mother, a talented singer, introduced her to the rich tradition of Smoky Mountain folklore and ballads, which would greatly influence her artistic development. Parton often credits her father for her business acumen and her mother for her musical talent.
Music Career
Parton began her musical journey at a young age, performing on local radio and television. By the age of 10, she was already a regular on The Cas Walker Show. Her breakthrough came in 1967 with the release of her debut album, "Hello, I’m Dolly," which marked the start of a prolific career spanning over six decades and 50 studio albums. Known as the "Queen of Country," Parton has written numerous hits, including the iconic "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors." Her collaborations with Porter Wagoner and her solo work have earned her a place among the most honored female country performers in history, with accolades including eleven Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Personal Life
Dolly Parton married Carl Thomas Dean on May 30, 1966, shortly after moving to Nashville. Although she has chosen to keep her professional name, she sometimes uses her married name in personal contexts. Parton has often spoken about her faith and the influence of her family on her life and career. Despite her immense success, she remains grounded, attributing her achievements to the support of her loved ones and her deep-rooted values. Parton continues to inspire many with her philanthropic efforts and her commitment to the arts, solidifying her legacy as a cultural icon.
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Discography
Love Is Like a Butterfly1974
- 1.Love Is Like a Butterfly2:22
- 2.If I Cross Your Mind2:40
- 3.My Eyes Can Only See You2:48
- 4.Take Me Back2:37
- 5.Blackie, Kentucky3:34
- 6.Gettin’ Happy2:38
- 7.You’re the One That Taught Me How to Swing2:07
- 8.Highway Headin’ South2:05
- 9.Once Upon a Memory3:11
- 10.Sacred Memories2:40
Jolene1974
- 1.Jolene2:38
- 2.When Someone Wants to Leave2:04
- 3.River of Happiness2:17
- 4.Early Morning Breeze2:45
- 5.Highlight of My Life2:16
- 6.I Will Always Love You2:53
- 7.Randy1:53
- 8.Living on Memories of You2:42
- 9.Lonely Comin’ Down3:11
- 10.It Must Be You1:48
Porter ’n’ Dolly1974
- 1.Please Don’t Stop Loving Me2:45
- 2.Fire That Keeps You Warm2:07
- 3.Too Far Gone2:10
- 4.We’d Have to Be Crazy2:32
- 5.The Power of Love2:19
- 6.Sixteen Years2:47
- 7.Together You and I2:20
- 8.Without You2:25
- 9.Two2:37
- 10.Sounds of Nature2:17
Love and Music1973
- 1.If Teardrops Were Pennies2:06
- 2.Sounds of Nights2:22
- 3.Laugh the Years Away1:56
- 4.You2:18
- 5.Wasting Love1:45
- 6.Come to Me2:19
- 7.Love Is Out Tonight2:36
- 8.In the Presence of You2:43
- 9.I Get Lonesome by Myself3:17
- 10.There’ll Always Be Music3:07
We Found It1973
- 1.Love City1:58
- 2.Between Us1:47
- 3.We Found It2:31
- 4.Satan’s River2:34
- 5.I’ve Been Married (Just as Long as You Have)2:45
- 6.I Am Always Waiting2:15
- 7.Sweet Rachel Ann2:53
- 8.That’s When Love Will Mean1:55
- 9.Love Have Mercy on Us2:52
- 10.How Close They Must Be2:27
Bubbling Over1973
- 1.Bubbling Over2:18
- 2.Travelin’ Man2:11
- 3.Alabama Sundown2:31
- 4.Afraid to Live and Afraid of Dying2:04
- 5.Love With Me2:15
- 6.My Kind of Man2:25
- 7.Sometimes an Old Memory Gets in My Eye2:20
- 8.Pleasant as May2:34
- 9.The Beginning2:35
- 10.Love, You’re So Beautiful Tonight3:09
My Tennessee Mountain Home1973
- 1.The Letter2:00
- 2.I Remember3:40
- 3.Old Black Kettle2:30
- 4.Daddy’s Working Boots2:50
- 5.Dr. Robert F. Thomas2:34
- 6.In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)3:25
- 7.My Tennessee Mountain Home3:06
- 8.The Wrong Direction Home2:25
- 9.Back Home2:41
- 10.The Better Part of Life3:12
- 11.Down on Music Row2:55
Touch Your Woman1972
- 1.Will He Be Waiting2:29
- 2.The Greatest Days of All2:39
- 3.Touch Your Woman2:40
- 4.A Lot of You Left in Me2:28
- 5.Second Best2:55
- 6.A Little at a Time2:12
- 7.Love Is Only as Strong (As Your Weakest Moment)2:03
- 8.Love Isn’t Free2:31
- 9.Mission Chapel Memories3:07
- 10.Loneliness Found Me1:57
Together Always1972
- 1.Together Always2:17
- 2.Love’s All Over3:06
- 3.Christina2:59
- 4.Poor Folks Town2:39
- 5.Take Away2:23
- 6.Ten-Four Over and Out3:28
- 7.Lost Forever in Your Kiss3:19
- 8.Anyplace You Want to Go2:15
- 9.Looking Down2:32
- 10.You and Me - Her and Him2:20
The Right Combination: Burning the Midnight Oil1972
- 1.More Than Words Can Tell2:44
- 2.The Right Combination2:51
- 3.I’ve Been This Way Too Long2:38
- 4.In Each Love Some Pain Must Fall2:02
- 5.Her and the Car and the Mobile Home2:33
- 6.Burning the Midnight Oil1:50
- 7.Somewhere Along the Way3:06
- 8.On and On2:02
- 9.Through Thick and Thin2:01
- 10.The Fog Has Lifted2:17
My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner1972
- 1.Lonely Comin’ Down3:10
- 2.Do You Hear the Robins Sing2:27
- 3.What Ain’t to Be, Just Might Happen2:22
- 4.The Bird That Never Flew3:13
- 5.Comes and Goes3:15
- 6.Washday Blues2:04
- 7.When I Sing for Him2:58
- 8.He Left Me Love2:57
- 9.Oh, He’s Everywhere3:01
- 10.Still on Your Mind2:41
The Golden Streets of Glory1971
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Two of a Kind1971
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Joshua1971
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Coat of Many Colors1971
- 1.Coat of Many Colors3:02
- 2.Traveling Man2:38
- 3.My Blue Tears2:14
- 4.If I Lost My Mind2:26
- 5.The Mystery of the Mystery2:24
- 6.She Never Met a Man (She Didn’t Like)2:40
- 7.Early Morning Breeze2:53
- 8.The Way I See You2:43
- 9.Here I Am3:17
- 10.A Better Place to Live2:39
The Fairest of Them All1970
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Porter Wayne and Dolly Rebecca1970
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Once More1970
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In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)1969
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Always, Always1969
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My Blue Ridge Mountain Boy1969
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Just Between You and Me1968
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Just Because I’m a Woman1968
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Just the Two of Us1968
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Hello, I’m Dolly1967
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- RCA Records Nashville
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- Rising Tide Records
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- Sugar Hill Records
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- Warner Bros. Records
Achievements
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Country Album
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- National Medal of Arts
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year
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- Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance
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- Grammy Award for Best Country Song
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- Favorite Country Single
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- Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
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- Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
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- Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album
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- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Song
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- Kennedy Center Honors
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- Grammy Hall of Fame
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- Library of Congress Living Legend
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- Johnny Mercer Award
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- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- Time 100
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- Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
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- American Library Association Honorary Membership
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- Country Music Association Award for International Achievement
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- Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Influenced by
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- The Mighty Fine Bandcurrent
- ♀♀♀♀: The Collaborationcurrent
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Dolly Parton and Friends, Dolly Rebecca Parton, Parton, Dolly
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including a humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
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