Dolly Parton is a popular American singer, songwriter, actress, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman who is known for her singing career in country music. She grew up in a musical family, and her early exposure to music influenced her passion for singing and songwriting.
She has been described as a “country legend” and has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Dolly Parton made her first studio album debut with “Hello, I’m Dolly” (1967), which became successful.
Parton has over 25 singles, which reached no. 1 on the U.S Billboard Country Music Charts, a record for a solo female artist. She has composed over 3,000 songs, including “I Will Always Love You”, “Here You Come Aga in”, “Jolene”, “Coat of Many Colors”, and “9 to 5”.
Dolly Parton also appeared in several Hollywood movies including “9 to 5” (1980), “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” (1982), “Rhinestone” (1984), “Steel Magnolias” (1989), “Straight Talk” (1992), and “Joyful Noise” (2012).
Dolly Parton has received numerous awards throughout her singing career, including 11 Grammy Awards out of 50 nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award, ten Country Music Association Awards, five Academy of Country Music Awards, four People’s Choice Awards, and three American Music Awards.
On 30 May 1966, Dolly Parton married an American asphalt businessman, Carl Thomas Dean in Ringgold, Georgia. Parton and Dean don’t have any children.
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Dolly Parton Age / Biography
Born | 19 January 1946, Pittman Center, Tennessee, United States |
Full Name | Dolly Rebecca Parton |
Age | 78 Years Old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Education | Sevier County High School in Sevierville, Tennessee |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Author, Philanthropist, and Businesswoman |
Nationality | American |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | Caucasian |
Husband | Carl Thomas Dean (American Asphalt Businessman) |
Children | Does not have any children |
Parents | Father: Robert Lee Parton Mother: Avie Lee Owens |
Siblings | Stella Parton (Sister) Randy Parton (Brother) Willadeene Parton (Sister) Rachel Dennison (Sister) Freida Estelle Parton (Sister) Cassie Nan Parton (Sister) Larry Gerald Parton (Brother) Robert Lee Parton Jr. (Brother) Floyd Parton (Brother) Coy Denver Parton (Brother) David Wilburn Parton (Brother) |
Net Worth | $650 Million (As of 2024) |
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Dolly Parton Height and Weight
Height | 5 Feet 1 Inches 1.55 Meters 155 Centimeters |
Weight | 70 Kilograms 154 Pounds |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Grey |
Tattoo | No |
Piercing | Yes |
Body Measurements | 34-27-35 |
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