Dolly Parton
Timeline of Dolly Parton, an iconic American singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and larger-than-life personality. With her timeless hits and philanthropic efforts, she has cemented her status as a beloved cultural icon worldwide.
1946
Dolly Parton was Born in Pittman Center, Tennessee
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee, as the fourth of twelve children to parents Avie Lee Caroline and Robert Lee Parton Sr.
1967
Release of her Debut Album 'Hello, I'm Dolly'
Dolly Parton's debut album 'Hello, I'm Dolly' was released, which brought her recognition and led to a successful partnership with Porter Wagoner on The Porter Wagoner Show.
1973
Release of her Famous Song 'Jolene'
Dolly Parton released her famous song 'Jolene', which became one of her signature songs and was later included in the Grammy Hall of Fame.
1978
First Grammy Win for Best Female Vocal Performance
Dolly Parton won her first Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her song 'Here You Come Again'.
1980
Film Debut in the Comedy '9 to 5'
Dolly Parton made her film debut in the comedy '9 to 5', which was a box-office hit and also produced her hit single of the same name.
1986
Opening of her Theme Park 'Dollywood'
Dolly Parton's theme park, Dollywood, opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, which has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area.
1999
Country Music Hall of Fame Induction
Dolly Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame for her extraordinary contributions to the genre.
2011
Winning a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award
Dolly Parton was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her prolific career in music.
2016
Hosting the Smoky Mountains Rise Telethon
Dolly Parton hosted the Smoky Mountains Rise telethon to raise money for victims of the Great Smoky Mountains wildfires, gathering millions of dollars in donations.
2020
Her 1 million Dollar Donation to COVID-19 Research
Dolly Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University for COVID-19 research, which helped fund the Moderna vaccine's early stages of development.
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