Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton was an American singer-songwriter. Born January 19, 1946, in Pittman Center. Died August 25, 2026, in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. Known for All I Can Do, I Will Always Love You and Jolene. Educated at Sevier County High School. Awards include National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2 times) and American Music Award for Favorite Country Album.
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- Described as
- American singer-songwriter (1946–2026)
- Other names
- Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Dolly Rebecca Parton, Dolly Parton Dean
- Born
- January 19, 1946 · 9 references
- Died
- August 25, 2026 · 4 references
- Born in
- Pittman Center · 2 references
- Died in
- Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center · 2 references
- Buried in
- Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery · 2 references
- Cause of death
- cancer · 2 references
- Name at birth
- Dolly Rebecca Parton · 1 reference
- Citizen of
- United States
- Occupation
- country singer; singer-songwriter; actor · 3 references; guitarist; banjoist; autobiographer; businessperson · 2 references; television actor
- Education
- Sevier County High School
- Member of
- Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton · 1 reference
- Genre
- country music; ballad; gospel music · 1 reference; bluegrass music; country pop · 1 reference; pop music
- Instrument
- voice; guitar; banjo; autoharp
- Record label
- Asylum Records; Columbia Records; Decca; Goldband Records; Mercury Records; Monument Records
- Known for
- All I Can Do; I Will Always Love You; Jolene; 9 to 5
- Awards
- National Medal of Arts (2005) · 1 reference; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2 times) (2010, 2011); American Music Award for Favorite Country Album (1978); Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year (1978); Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance (3 times) (1978, 1981, 2001); Grammy Award for Best Country Song (1981); Favorite Country Single (1985); Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (1987); Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals (1999); Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album (2000); Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Song (2005); Kennedy Center Honors (2006); Grammy Hall of Fame (2 times) (2006, 2013); Library of Congress Living Legend (2004) · 1 reference; Johnny Mercer Award (2007)
- Field
- music composing; country music · 1 reference; bluegrass music · 1 reference; pop music · 1 reference; philanthropy · 1 reference
- Spouse
- Carl Thomas Dean (1966–2025)
- Father
- Robert Lee Parton · 1 reference
- Mother
- Avie Lee Parton · 1 reference
- Siblings
- Stella Parton · 1 reference; Randy Parton; Rachel Dennison; Freida Parton; Willadeene Parton; Floyd Parton; David Wilburn Parton; Kassi nan Parton; Larry Gerald Parton; Coy Denver Parton
- Website
- https://www.dollyparton.com/
- Wikipedias with a page
- 126
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What Wikipedia says · copied November 13, 2026 · revision 1385355994
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean (née Parton; January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most successful performers in the history of country music. She was also known for her cultural influence, particularly through Dollywood and the Dollywood Foundation. With more than a hundred million records sold, Parton was among the best-selling music artists in history.
Born and raised in East Tennessee, Parton wrote her first song at age six, performed regularly on television by age ten, made her first recording a year later, and became a professional songwriter at sixteen. After writing songs for others, she released her debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly in 1967, starting her nearly sixty-year career. Parton released 49 studio albums and wrote more than 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You" – a two-time US country chart-topper and an international success for Whitney Houston that became the best-selling single by a woman – "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9 to 5". The lattermost, as well as the Kenny Rogers duet "Islands in the Stream", reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her final solo studio album, Rockstar (2023), became her highest-charting album on the Billboard 200, reaching No. 3.
Parton starred in the comedy films 9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992), and Joyful Noise (2012). She produced and starred in a series of Netflix features including Christmas on the Square (2021), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award. She also played Aunt Dolly in Hannah Montana (2006–2010), hosted Saturday Night Live (1989), and guest-starred on Reba (2005) and Grace and Frankie (2022). She wrote the music and lyrics for Broadway's 9 to 5 (2009), which earned her a Tony Award nomination. Her life will be depicted in Dolly: A True Original Musical (2026).
Parton's music received 52 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her accolades include eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards. She logged 25 No. 1 Billboard country singles (tied with Reba McEntire for the most by a woman), 44 career Top 10 country albums (a record for any artist), and 110 career-charted singles over forty years. Parton was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1984), the National Medal of Arts (2004), the Kennedy Center Honor (2006), the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2011), and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2025).
- Born, in its opening lines
- January 19, 1946
- Died, in its opening lines
- August 25, 2026
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