Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Philanthropist, Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/01/1946 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Locust Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
Latest News about Dolly Parton
18/07/2026
Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months at the 2026 Dollywood park opening, sharing a health update and confirming she is focusing on her well-being following the death of her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. She revealed she is back to normal after privately addressing health concerns that led to her canceling public appearances.
04/05/2026
Dolly Parton canceled her Las Vegas residency at Caesar Palace due to persistent health issues, stating she still has healing to do. The 80-year-old artist postponed six scheduled performances to September 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dolly Rebecca Parton |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Carl Thomas Dean (married 1966, died 2026) |
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Career
| Debut Album | Hello, I'm Dolly (1967) |
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| Key Associations | Porter Wagoner Show |
| First No. 1 Hit | I Will Always Love You |
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| Inductions | Country Music Hall of Fame (1999) |
| Notable Hit Singles |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dollyparton/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/dollyparton | |
| https://twitter.com/dollyparton | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@DollyParton |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began career as songwriter for other artists before solo success | |
| 2. Gained fame through Porter Wagoner Show in 1967 | |
| 3. Career spans 60 years and 50 studio albums | |
| 4. Early-to-mid 1970s was most creatively fertile period of country music career | |
| 5. Album My Tennessee Mountain Home (1973) regarded by some as her most nearly perfect album | |
| 6. Successfully transitioned from country to pop crossover with Here You Come Again (1977) | |
| 7. Released cover of Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven on album Halos and Horns (2002) |