Last Updated: 10 Apr, 2024 | Views: 452
Age: 78
Profession: Singer
Other Profession(s): Actress, Philanthropist, Song writer
Famous For: Silver And Gold (Song)
Higher Education: Sevier County High School
Net Worth: $650 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Dolly Parton was born January 19, 1946 in Tennessee, U.S. Dolly Rebecca is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Dolly Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s before her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s.
Dolly Parton Career:
Dolly Parton Early Career
• Dolly Parton also worked construction jobs to supplement the farm's small income.
• Despite her father's illiteracy, Dolly Parton has often commented that he was one of the smartest people she had ever known in regards to business and making a profit.
Dolly Parton Country Music Success
• In 1967, musician and country music entertainer Porter Wagoner invited Parton to join his organization, offering her a regular spot on his weekly syndicated television program The Porter Wagoner Show, and in his road show.
• With Wagoner's assistance, however, Parton was eventually accepted. Wagoner convinced his label, RCA Victor, to sign her.
Dolly Parton Pop Transition
• Between 1974 and 1980 Dolly Parton had a series of country hits, with eight singles reaching number one.
• Dolly Parton began to embark on a high-profile crossover campaign, attempting to aim her music in a more mainstream direction and increase her visibility outside of the confines of country music.
Dolly Parton Country and Bluegrass Period
• Along with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton released Trio (1987) to critical acclaim.
• The album revitalized Parton's music career, spending five weeks at number one on Billboard's Country Albums chart.
Dolly Parton Touring and Holiday Album
• Dolly Partonearned her second Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Travelin' Thru", which she wrote specifically for the feature film Transamerica.
• In 2013, Parton joined Lulu Roman for a re-recording of "I Will Always Love You" for Roman's album, At Last.
Dolly Parton Awards:
• 1986: Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
• 1988: Small Town of America Hall of Fame
• 1971: Grammy Hall of Fame
• 2019: East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame
• 2022: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Dolly Parton Unknown Facts:
Dolly Parton Support Charitable Efforts: Parton has supported many charitable efforts, particularly in the area of literacy, primarily through her Dollywood Foundation.
Dolly Parton Need Emergency Funds: The report cited the impact of the monthly financial disbursements from the "My People Fund" on residents' emergency savings.
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