Dolly Parton: A Life Of Music, Philanthropy And Cultural Impact

Born one of 12 children in rural Tennessee, Parton rose from poverty to global fame.

She wrote around 3,000 songs, including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You”.

Her career spanned six decades, with 49 studio albums.

She starred in films including 9 to 5, which featured her hit song.

She helped transform country music and championed female artists.

Her ventures included Dollywood, cosmetics, food products and more.

She supported education, disaster relief, medical research and communities.

Her foundation had distributed over 200 million books to children by 2025.

Her music, humour, style and generosity made her a global icon.