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Country music legend, philanthropist and cultural icon behind Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.
Dolly Parton is a national treasure.
She wrote Jolene and I Will Always Love You in the same day — and then spent six decades becoming one of the most beloved entertainers alive.
Beyond the music
- Imagination Library — over 200 million books given to children.
- Movies, theme parks and a heart as big as her hair.
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
Follow for music, kindness and classic Dolly.
Quick Facts
BornJanuary 19, 1946 · Pittman Center, Tennessee, USA
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSinger, songwriter, actress, philanthropist
Known for"Jolene", "9 to 5", "I Will Always Love You"
Grammys10 wins
PhilanthropyImagination Library (200M+ books gifted)
Milestones
1967
Country breakthrough
Begins her recording career with Monument Records.
1974
"Jolene" & "I Will Always Love You"
Writes two of the most-covered songs in history.
1980
Hollywood star
Stars in "9 to 5", earning an Oscar nomination for the theme.
1995
Imagination Library
Launches her children's literacy program.
2022
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Stories & Facts
One of 12 children
Grew up poor in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains.
A songwriting genius
She wrote "I Will Always Love You" about leaving her mentor Porter Wagoner.
The giving icon
She's donated millions to literacy, healthcare and disaster relief.
Lifestyle
Country music's beloved icon. Dolly is a rare figure loved across generations and genres. Known for her warmth, wit and signature style, she's as famous for her philanthropy as her music.
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Achievements & Awards
- 10× Grammy Award winner
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee
- Wrote "I Will Always Love You" and "Jolene"
- Imagination Library has gifted over 200 million books
- Kennedy Center Honors and multiple lifetime achievement awards