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Dolly Rebecca Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist known primarily for her decades-long career in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album debut in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, which led to success during the remainder of the 1960s (both as a solo artist and with a series of duet albums with Porter Wagoner) before her sales and chart peak arrived during the 1970s and continued into the 1980s. Some of Parton's albums in the 1990s did not sell as well. However, she achieved commercial success again in the new millennium and has released albums on various independent labels since 2000, including Dolly Records. With a career spanning 60 years, Parton 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. Parton's music includes the 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 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years. She has composed over 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper and an international hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9 to 5". As an actress, she has starred in the films 9 to 5 in 1980 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 1982 (for each of which she earned Best Actress Golden Globe nominations) as well as Rhinestone in 1984, Steel Magnolias in 1989, Straight Talk in 1992, and Joyful Noise in 2012. Parton has received various accolades, including 11 Grammy Awards from 50 nominations. She has won ten Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year. She is one of seven female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award. Parton has five Academy of Country Music Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), four People's Choice Awards, and three American Music Awards. She is also in a select group to have received at least one nomination from the Academy, Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Awards. In 1999, Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 2005, she received the National Medal of Arts. In 2022, she was nominated for and inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a nomination she had initially declined but ultimately accepted. Outside of her work in the music industry, she also co-owns The Dollywood Company, which manages several entertainment venues, including the Dollywood theme park, the Splash Country water park, and many dinner theatre venues such as The Dolly Parton Stampede and Pirates Voyage. She has founded some charitable and philanthropic organizations, chief among them being the Dollywood Foundation, which manages several projects to bring education and poverty relief to East Tennessee, where she was raised.
Acted in 44
2020s
- 2024
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Movie
- 2023
ET Vault Unlocked: Dolly Parton
Movie
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
Movie
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Amber & Dolly: 9 to 5
Dolly Parton
- 2017
- 2016
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
The Painted Lady
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
A Country Christmas Story
Dolly Parton
- 2012
- 2011
The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom
Dolly Parton (voice)
2000s
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
Doralee Rhodes
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
Dolly Partons Precious Memories
Movie
- 1997
Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell Story
Dolly Parton
- 1996
- 1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Dolly Parton
Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story
Dolly Parton
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Wild Texas Wind
Thiola Rayfield
1980s
- 1989
- 1986
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Lorna Davis
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
The Best Little Special In Texas
Movie
- 1981
Lily: Sold Out
Dolly Parton
- 1980
Sound 16
2020s
- 2026
Bárbara Tinoco - A Curta Vida de uma Popstar, Live at MEO Arena
Songs
- 2023
Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
Music
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
2000s
- 2005
1990s
- 1996
- 1992
- 1991
Wild Texas Wind
Vocals, Music Supervisor
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
A Down Home Country Christmas
Music, Songs
- 1986
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Songs
- 1984
- 1982
- 1980
Produced 15
2020s
- 2024
Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
Executive Producer
- 2022
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
Executive Producer
- 2020
A Holly Dolly Christmas
Executive Producer
2010s
- 2019
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
Executive Producer
- 2016
Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love
Executive Producer
- 2015
2000s
- 2009
Dolly: Live from London
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1996
- 1991
Wild Texas Wind
Executive Producer
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
A Down Home Country Christmas
Production Supervisor
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2009
9 to 5: The Musical
Lyricist, Musical
1990s
- 1991
Wild Texas Wind
Writer
1980s
- 1986
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Story
Created 1
1980s
- 1987
Dolly
Creator
Appearances153
2020s
- 2026
Remembering Dolly: A Rhinestone Life
Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton – An American Icon
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
Dolly Parton : L'Amérique réconciliée
Self (archive footage)
Ringo & Friends at the Ryman
Self
- 2024
Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular
Self
Dolly for President
Self (archive footage) · 4 episodes
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
Self (archive footage)
Hits That Missed at the BBC
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
Dolly Parton: Still Rockin'
Self
- 2023
Christmas at Graceland
Self
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll
Self
Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut
Self
Reportin’ for Duty: A Tribute to Leslie Jordan
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Movie Themes at the BBC
Self
- 2022
Miley's New Year's Eve Party
Self
Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas
Self
2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self - Inductee
Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn
Self
Music Is My Life: Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Self
Celebrating Laughter: The Life and Films of Colin Higgins
Self
Dolly Parton at the BBC
Self
- 2021
Country Legends: Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner & Friends
Self (archive footage)
Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival
Self
Kenny Rogers: All in for the Gambler
Self
Latin Grammy Celebrates: Them and Their Music
Self - Performer
- 2020
A Holly Dolly Christmas
Self - Host / Performer
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You
Self (archive footage)
Biography: Kenny Rogers
Self
2010s
- 2019
Dolly Parton: Here I Am
Self
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry
Self
Harlem to Hollywood
Self
Charley Pride: I'm Just Me
Self
- 2018
Dolly & Friends: The Making of a Soundtrack
Self
Shine On with Reese
Self · 1 episode
- 2017
All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers Farewell Concert Celebration
Self
Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music
Self
- 2016
A Pentatonix Christmas Special
Self - Special Appearance
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou
Self
- 2015
- 2014
Country Queens at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
The Heart of Country: How Nashville Became Music City USA
Self
Good Morning Britain
Self · 1 episode
America's Sweethearts: Queens Of Nashville
Self (archive footage)
- 2013
Shakespeare Was a Big George Jones Fan: 'Cowboy' Jack Clement's Home Movies
Self
- 2012
Song by Song
Self · 6 episodes
- 2011
Hollywood to Dollywood
Self
Why Not? with Shania Twain
Self (archive footage) · 6 episodes
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
The World According to Miley Cyrus
Self
Dolly: Live from London
Self
Dr. Robert F. Thomas - The Great Smoky Mountain Horseback Healer of Body and Soul
Herself
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Self - Performer (archive footage)
- 2008
The Book Lady
Self
- 2007
Opry Video Classics: Hall of Fame
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Duets
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics : Legends
Self (archive footage)
Opry Video Classics: Queens of Country
Self (archive footage)
Countdown - The Wonder Years 2
Self (archive footage)
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1980
Self
- 2006
- 2005
CMT: Inside Fame
Self · 5 episodes
- 2004
Norah Jones and The Handsome Band: Live in 2004
Self - Special Guest
The Best of So Graham Norton
Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton: Live & Well
Self
- 2003
- 2002
CMT Music Awards
Self - Host · 1 episode
- 2001
Graham Goes to Dollywood
Self
- 2000
Chet Atkins: A Life in Music
Self
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
Self · 1 episode
Dollywood: A Memory Worth Repeating
Self
- 1995
Heartsong
Self
- 1994
- 1993
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
Self
The Women of Country
Self (archive footage)
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Kenny, Dolly & Willie: Something Inside So Strong
Self
- 1988
Bob Hope's Jolly Christmas Show
Self
- 1987
A Down Home Country Christmas
Self
Dolly
Self - Host · 22 episodes
- 1986
Walt Disney World 15th Anniversary
Self
- 1985
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers - Real Love
Self
- 1984
Kenny & Dolly: A Christmas to Remember
Self
- 1983
Dolly in Concert
Self
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1979
Self
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
Self / Trudy
- 1978
Cher... Special
Self
50 Years of Country Music
Self - Hostess
- 1977
Dolly!
Self - Hostess · 26 episodes
- 1975
- 1972
1960s
- 1969
An Old-Time Country Christmas
Self
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
Academy of Country Music Awards
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
- 1962
- 1961
The Porter Wagoner Show
Self · 29 episodes
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 1 episode
- 1953
