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Dolly Parton is a beloved American country music star, actress and philanthropist.
Dolly Parton is an iconic American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. She is renowned for her signature soprano singing voice and Appalachian-inspired songwriting, and is one of the most successful country artists of all time. Her impressive and lengthy career has won her numerous awards and accolades, including seven Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1946</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dolly Parton is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 19, 1946, Dolly Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Song Recorded</div><div class='timeline-text'>Parton records her first song, "Puppy Love," at the age of 13.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to Nashville</div><div class='timeline-text'>Moves to Nashville, Tennessee and signs a publishing deal with Combine Music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Signed to RCA Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>Signs with RCA Records and releases her first solo album, "Hello, I'm Dolly."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award Nomination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Receives her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Vocal Performance for the song "Jolene."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Opens Theme Park</div><div class='timeline-text'>Opens her own theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases Album of Original Songs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases an album of original songs titled "A Holly Dolly Christmas."</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Dolly Parton Has Composed More than 3,000 Songs</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dolly Parton has written more than 3,000 songs throughout her career, including "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene". </p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>She’s an Award Winning Actress</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dolly Parton won a Golden Globe in 1980 for her performance in the movie 9 to 5. She was nominated for two Academy Awards as well, in 1982 and 1984.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Owns Her Own Theme Park</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dolly Parton opened her own theme park, called Dollywood, in 1986. It features rides, shows, and over 4 million visitors every year!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Published Several Books</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to her music and acting career, Dolly Parton has published several books, including children’s books and autobiographies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1999, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She was the first female singer to be honored with this prestigious award.</p></div></div>
Dolly Parton is an American country singer, composer, and actress who was born on January 19, 1946. She is currently 77 years old. She is best known for her timeless hits such as "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love You," and "Jolene." She is also widely respected as an advocate for philanthropy and charitable causes.
Dolly Parton has an estimated net worth of $650M. She has gained her wealth from her successful music career spanning more than five decades, investments, and business ventures. She is also the founder of the Imagination Library which provides books to children all over the world from birth to five years old. Additionally, she has earned money from film and television roles, musical tours, book publishing, and retail outlets.
