Dolly Parton
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 including an humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.
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- Pittman Center
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Hall of Fame🏆 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🏆 Time 100🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song
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1946
Born
Birth
Family & Connections
- father:
- Robert Lee Parton
- mother:
- Avie Lee Parton
- spouse:
- Carl Thomas Dean
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