Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, and philanthropist. Rising from a large family in rural Tennessee, she became one of country music's most successful and beloved figures with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You." Parton has authored and co-authored books for adults and children, founded the Imagination Library to promote childhood literacy, and has received numerous awards and honors across music and culture.
Awards
['Grammy Awards (multiple)', 'Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee', 'Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee', 'Kennedy Center Honors']
Notable Works
['Coat of Many Colors', 'Songteller: My Life in Lyrics', 'Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones', 'Run, Rose, Run (with James Patterson)', "Numerous children's picture books (Imagination Library series)"]
