Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After initial success as a songwriter for other artists, she released her debut album, "Hello, I'm Dolly", in 1967. Her career spans around six decades and more than 50 studio albums. Known as the "Queen of Country", Parton is regarded as one of the most successful and widely honoured female country music performers in history. She has received numerous awards, including 11 Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award, as well as an honorary Academy Award in 2025.
Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She has achieved 25 number-one singles on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist (tied with Reba McEntire), and 44 Top 10 country albums, a record for any artist. She has had more than 110 charted singles over her career. Her 49th solo studio album, "Rockstar" (2023), became her highest-charting entry on the Billboard 200, peaking at number three. Parton has written over 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You", "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9 to 5". She has also acted in films such as "9 to 5" (1980), "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982), "Rhinestone" (1984), "Steel Magnolias" (1989), "Straight Talk" (1992), and "Joyful Noise" (2012).
Her honours include a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1984), the National Medal of Arts (2004), the Kennedy Center Honors (2006), the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2011), and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2025). She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.
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