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Dolly Parton
- Active
- 1959 — 2026
About
American singer-songwriter (1946–2026)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Dolly Parton
- Born
- 1946-01-19
- Died
- 2026-08-25
- Occupation
- country singer / singer-songwriter / actor / guitarist / banjoist / autobiographer / businessperson / television actor / multi-instrumentalist / country musician / record producer / voice actor / film producer / screenwriter / composer / film actor / recording artist / singer / philanthropist / instrumentalist / entrepreneur
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- Pittman Center
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseCarl Thomas Dean1966-05-30 — 2025-03-03
Family
- FatherRobert Lee Parton
- MotherAvie Lee Parton
- SiblingStella Parton
- SiblingRandy Parton
- SiblingRachel Dennison
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Instruments
- voice
- guitar
- banjo
- autoharp
Voice type
- soprano
Record labels
- Asylum Records
- Columbia Records
- Decca
- Goldband Records
- Mercury Records
Awards & Nominations
28 received · 64 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | American Library Association Honorary Membership | Received |
| 2022 | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | Received |
| 2021 | Time 100 | Received |
| 2013 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Received |
| 2013 | Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance | Nominated |
Notable Works
- All I Can Dosong written and composed by Dolly Parton, originally recorded by Dolly Parton and released in 1976
- I Will Always Love Yousong written, composed and recorded by Dolly Parton in 1974
- Joleneoriginal song written and composed by Dolly Parton; originally recorded by Dolly Parton and released in 1973
- 9 to 5original song written and composed by Dolly Parton; originally recorded by Dolly Parton and released in 1980 as theme song for the film "9 to 5"
Education
- Sevier County High School
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Hair & Eye Color
Hair color
- blond hair
Eye color
- blue-green
Links & Accounts
Audience Snapshots
Dated Wikidata snapshots, not live follower counts.
| Platform | Audience | Account | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| X / Twitter | 5,539,390 | @DollyParton | 2023-02-07 |
| YouTube | 1,290,000 | Dolly Parton | 2025-05-31 |
All 10 recorded snapshots
| Date | Platform | Account | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 1,290,000 | |
| 2024-09-07 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 1,170,000 | |
| 2024-01-15 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 1,060,000 | |
| 2023-02-17 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 858,000 | |
| 2023-02-07 | X / Twitter | @DollyParton | 5,539,390 | |
| 2022-03-17 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 706,000 | |
| 2022-02-26 | X / Twitter | @DollyParton | 5,395,456 | |
| 2021-07-02 | YouTube | Dolly Parton | 593,000 | |
| 2021-01-02 | X / Twitter | @DollyParton | 5,120,050 | |
| 2020-04-25 | X / Twitter | @DollyParton | 4,981,648 |
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q180453 ↗
Biographical data from Wikidata (CC0). Fact links open the corresponding statements and references.
Portrait source & license ↗
Facts retrieved .