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Dolly Parton

singer-songwriter

Born: American

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists ever. Her music includes Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)-certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards. She has had 25 singles reach No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts, a record for a female artist (tied with Reba McEntire). She has 44 career Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist and she has 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. Her 49th solo studio album, Rockstar (2023), became her highest-charting Billboard 200 album, peaking at number three.

Notable For

American singer-songwriter

Dolly Parton's Historical Timeline

  1. Dolly Parton is born

    Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter, known for american singer-songwriter, was born on 1946-01-19.

  2. "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton cover) single is released by Whitney Houston (Billboard Song of the Year 1993)

    "I Will Always Love You" is a song written and originally recorded in 1973 by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolly Parton born?
Dolly Parton was born on 1946-01-19 (American).
What is Dolly Parton known for?
American singer-songwriter
What historical events involved Dolly Parton?
Dolly Parton was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Dolly Parton is born, "I Will Always Love You" (Dolly Parton cover) single is released by Whitney Houston (Billboard Song of the Year 1993).

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