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Dolly Parton at 80 celebrates a global career.
Summary
Dolly Parton marks her 80th birthday and has written more than 3,000 songs; her Imagination Library has delivered over 200 million books to children worldwide.
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Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday, and her career continues to span music, film, and philanthropy. The opening lines of 9 to 5 are often used to capture her energy and humor. She grew up in rural Tennessee as the fourth of 12 children in a one-room cabin and later sold out stadiums worldwide. Over the decades she has remained known for blending heart, humor, and ambition.
Notable facts:
- She has written more than 3,000 songs, including Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, and I Will Always Love You.
- She has more than 100 charted singles across country, pop, and adult contemporary charts, and received her fifth Grammy in 2000 for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
- Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 and later released the rock album Rockstar.
- Her film work includes 9 to 5 (1980), which brought an Oscar nomination for its title song and Grammy recognition, and roles in films such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, and Steel Magnolias.
- Dollywood, opened in 1986, has become the biggest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee.
- Her Imagination Library, launched in 1995, has delivered over 200 million free books to children worldwide.
Summary:
Parton's work has reached multiple generations through songwriting, performance, film, live entertainment, and large-scale philanthropy. Undetermined at this time.
