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Dolly Parton pays tribute to her longtime friend Loretta Lynn: 'We’ve been like sisters'

October 4, 2022

Dolly Parton pays tribute to her longtime friend Loretta Lynn: 'We’ve been like sisters'

Dolly Parton is honoring her longtime friend, Loretta Lynn, following her death. Parton referred to Lynn as her "sister." The country music icon died at 90.

Dolly Parton's Dollywood wins 3 Golden Ticket Awards

September 13, 2022

Dolly Parton's Dollywood wins 3 Golden Ticket Awards

Dollywood, the Tennessee theme park owned by singer Dolly Parton, won three industry awards for the best kids’ area, the best guest experience and the best Christmas event.

Ohio governor declares Dolly Parton Day to be August 9

August 9, 2022

Ohio governor declares Dolly Parton Day to be August 9

Country singer Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library, a program that sends free books to children under the age of five in 1995. The program has now sent out millions of books.

Dolly Parton announces new roller coaster attraction at Dollywood theme park

August 5, 2022

Dolly Parton announces new roller coaster attraction at Dollywood theme park

Dolly Parton announced a new roller coaster at Dollywood — Big Bear Mountain. The attraction will allow guests to see the Smoky Mountains as perhaps never before.

James Patterson's life adventures and personal stories revealed in new book

June 18, 2022

James Patterson's life adventures and personal stories revealed in new book

In a revealing interview with Fox News Digital, best-selling author James Patterson discussed his new book as well as his life, work, writing partnerships and more.

Dolly Parton donates $1M to infectious disease research

June 15, 2022

Dolly Parton donates $1M to infectious disease research

Country music singer Dolly Parton made a $1 million donation to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help fund research on pediatric infectious diseases.

Dolly Parton inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite her initial decision to ‘respectfully bow out’

May 4, 2022

Dolly Parton inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite her initial decision to ‘respectfully bow out’

The country music star initially rejected the nomination when it was first announced this year.

Dolly Parton backtracks, will ‘gratefully accept’ Rock Hall nomination

April 29, 2022

Dolly Parton backtracks, will ‘gratefully accept’ Rock Hall nomination

After previously refusing a nomination from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton is now saying she will happily welcome a nod.

Dolly Parton recalls criticism over 'cheap' style: 'People wanted me to change'

April 19, 2022

Dolly Parton recalls criticism over 'cheap' style: 'People wanted me to change'

Dolly Parton is opening up about the advice she didn't follow early on in her music career.

Loretta Lynn receives 90th birthday wishes from country music greats Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and more

April 15, 2022

Loretta Lynn receives 90th birthday wishes from country music greats Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton and more

Loretta Lynn turned 90 on Thursday and was met with well wishes from other country music icons Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and more.

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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