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Dolly Parton credits faith for being a 'guiding light': 'Through God, all things are possible'

April 27, 2023

Dolly Parton credits faith for being a 'guiding light': 'Through God, all things are possible'

Dolly Parton discusses the importance faith has in her life, how long she plans to keep working and more as she promotes her new children's book, "Billy the Kid Makes It Big."

Tennessee 1st grader goes viral for dressing up as Dolly Parton for school: 'Truly her own person'

April 18, 2023

Tennessee 1st grader goes viral for dressing up as Dolly Parton for school: 'Truly her own person'

A 6-year-old Dolly Parton fan from Tennessee, has captured hearts of viewers on TikTok after dressing up as the country music legend for school.

2023 ACM Award nominees led by HARDY, Lainey Wilson

April 13, 2023

2023 ACM Award nominees led by HARDY, Lainey Wilson

HARDY and Lainey Wilson are among the leading nominees for this year's ACM Awards. HARDY's hit song "Wait in the Truck" with Lainey Wilson is nominated for song of the year.

Selena Gomez's 'throuple' with Beckhams: Gwyneth Paltrow and Dolly Parton embrace atypical Hollywood marriages

March 30, 2023

Selena Gomez's 'throuple' with Beckhams: Gwyneth Paltrow and Dolly Parton embrace atypical Hollywood marriages

Selena Gomez, Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham have joked that they are a "throuple." Other celebrities including Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have had unorthodox relationships.

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May

March 29, 2023

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to host ACM Awards in May

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards in May. The awards show will stream live on Amazon Prime Video on May 11.

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's 'Rainbowland' nixed from Wisconsin school concert for being 'controversial'

March 27, 2023

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton's 'Rainbowland' nixed from Wisconsin school concert for being 'controversial'

Parents complained to officials at a Waukesha, Wisconsin school district after a student performance of Dolly Parton's duet with Miley Cyrus was nixed from a spring concert.

Dolly Parton remembers Kenny Rogers in touching tribute: 'I know he's up there singing'

February 21, 2023

Dolly Parton remembers Kenny Rogers in touching tribute: 'I know he's up there singing'

Dolly Parton cherished her relationship with Kenny Rogers and is reflecting on their time together as friends and collaborators, ahead of the anniversary of his death.

Dolly Parton says she’d 'rather be' in her 70s than be young again: 'I mean this from the bottom of my heart'

February 11, 2023

Dolly Parton says she’d 'rather be' in her 70s than be young again: 'I mean this from the bottom of my heart'

Country music legend Dolly Parton, 77, got real about her feelings toward aging, saying she would much rather be her age than be young in today's world.

Dionne Warwick details working with Dolly Parton on new song: 'She is just a bundle of joy and laughter'

February 10, 2023

Dionne Warwick details working with Dolly Parton on new song: 'She is just a bundle of joy and laughter'

Musical legend Dionne Warwick discussed what it was like working with Dolly Parton on their recent collaboration on the gospel song "Peace Like a River."

Dolly Parton talks requirements for the future actress playing her: 'She'd have to have some boobs, of course'

January 22, 2023

Dolly Parton talks requirements for the future actress playing her: 'She'd have to have some boobs, of course'

Dolly Parton discussed who she would want to play her in a future biopic about her life, including the qualities the actress would need to possess to play the musical icon.

About Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was born in Locust Ridge, Tennessee
January 19, 1946
Dolly Parton performed at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time
1959
Dolly Parton married Carl Thomas Dean
May 30, 1966
Dolly Parton joined “The Porter Wagoner Show”
1967
Dolly Parton released her first #1 hit song as a single, “Joshua”
1970
Dolly Parton named Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year
1978
Dolly Parton joined the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
1986
Dollywood opened its doors to visitors
1986
Dolly Parton starred in the movie “9 to 5”
1980
Dolly Parton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
June 14, 1984
Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library
1995
Dolly Parton inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
2001
Dolly Parton started the record label, Dolly Records
2007
Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” musical makes its Broadway debut
2009
Dolly Parton awarded the Living Legend Award from the U.S. Library of Congress
April 14, 2004
Dolly Parton awarded the National Medal of the Arts
2005
Dolly Parton received Kennedy Center Honors
2006
Dolly Parton received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys
2011
Dolly Parton joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
2022
“DOLLY: A True and Original Musical” holds its final performance in Tennessee
August 31, 2025

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