75 Year Old #1. They can write so simple, but still so deep and say so much. She was born on January 19, 1946, in Pittman Center, Tennessee, U.S. When the new country came out 10 to 15 years ago, people my age were almost too old. She owned and operated WSEV 930 AM and WDLY 105.5 FM, the FM station billed as "Dolly's Station" until 2000 when she sold both stations. She was awarded the 2008 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Musical Score for "9 to 5: The Musical" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. She first appeared on WSEV-AM when she was 10 years old. Not much is known about Carl’s parents or educational background. I've never had that. She also released a Bluegrass Album. This lifetime achievement award is presented to the pioneers of country music who have made lasting contributions to the genre. The song reached the top of the country charts as well as No. Fame don't change that. View this post on Instagram And so I don't know who's going to wind up being president but we're going to have PMS in the White House - presidential mood swings. I have loved performing since I was big enough to wrestle my little brothers and sisters into sitting long enough for me to sing them my latest musical masterpiece. kdhaisch@aol.com, Other Works Sevierville is her hometown. Faith Hill is a Grammy award-winning singer with numerous hits on the country and pop charts. Along with receiving gold and platinum certification for some of her songs, Parton was to be honored with the Governors' Award at the 32nd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards. On August 1, 2007, it was announced she would be starting her own record label, Dolly Records. I've had lots of hits off and on through the years but I've never had the success of other artists - one hit after another back-to-back-to-back and big hits, where every song is going to be number one. Parton posed in a photo campaign wearing a pair of sequin cargo pants and combat boots in order to support America's troops and families. Sevierville, TN. I think my life actually changed at 40. When I play live, it's a lovefest with me and my audience. I've never been the big recording star I'd love to be some day. Parton and Wagoner became a popular duo and the pair recorded a slew of country hits together. I hope to be about 120 when that happens. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. I think some of my best years were between 40 and 50: I got my priorities straight and life is good to me now. I pray about it every day. Team Dolly is a collaboration of writers, editors, and publishers assembled by Dolly Parton Productions. That's why I've asked my Dollywood Companies, including the Dollywood theme park, and DreamMore Resort, my dinner theater attractions including Dixie Stampede and Lumberjack Adventure, and my Dollywood Foundation to help me establish the My People Fund. Once in 2006 for her work with the Dollywood Foundation and "The Imagination Library" literacy program and again in 2016 due to her work helping those displaced by the Sevier County, TN wild fires. Humbly turning down major honors seems to be a 9 to 5 job for Dolly Parton. Isn't it time somebody helped the homely? She was nominated for a 2009 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Original Score for the musical, "9 to 5: The Musical" on Broadway in New York City. I'm on a seafood diet -- I see food, I eat it. Other celebrities receiving invitations include, Gilley's Bar had a Dolly Parton lookalike contest in, Co-wrote the song "I Didn't Hear the Thunder (But I Sure Did Feel the Rain)" with late country legend. Known ForBefore The Next Teardrop Falls, I Will Always Love You, Jolene. Dolly Parton performing live onstage at the launch for her 'Imagination Library' literacy project. I'll always keep making records. Created the "My People Fund" to raise money for victims of the wildfires that have ravaged the Great Smokey Mountains region which caused 2,000 people to be evacuated, and 100 buildings being destroyed [December 2016]. [when asked about political ambitions] Don't you think we've had enough boobs in the White House? In the country field, we're brought up in spiritual homes, we're taught to "judge not lest you be judged", and it's always been a mystery to me how people jump all over things just to criticize, condemn and judge other people when that is so un-Christian - and they claim to be good Christians! I'm like hurry, hurry. She recorded the Grammy Award-winning album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1987. I can't abandon it. It's like someone else taking care of your kids -- if they don't treat them well, you're going to be pissed off. Dolly Parton secretly married her husband, Carl Dean, in 1966. Parton's work with Wagoner also helped her land a contract with RCA Records. I feel fortunate that I've had a lot of songs recorded by other people, because I take my songwriting very seriously. I like flashy clothes. She appeared as herself in the Dolly (1987) TV series. The fourth of twelve children, Dolly was born in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee in a one-room cabin that had no electricity. Her job is to promote the state to industry executives in Hollywood and raise awareness of Tennessee's capability to produce television, film and recording projects (soundtracks) for Hollywood productions. Dolly's 2007 greatest-hits compilation album "The Very Best of Dolly Parton," released in Europe as part of the promotional campaign for her 2007 European Tour, debuted at #9 on the U.K. What brought him to fame and recognition is the fact that he is husband of the world-renowned American singer, Dolly Parton.Dolly and Carl first met at Wishy Washy Laundromat in Nashville, Tennessee. This item is a highly sought after piece of Dolly Parton memorabilia. A lot of people do, but they don't deserve it, the fame or the money they make, when they are running away from their fans like that. BIOGRAPHY. I've made a fortune with them. She also picked up a second Academy Award nomination for the song "Travelin' Thru," which appeared on the soundtrack for 2005's Transamerica. Dolly Parton was born on January, 19, 1946 at Pittman Center , Sevier, Tennessee, United States. Parton has worked with charitable organizations in support of numerous causes over the years and established her own Dollywood Foundation in 1996. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! I saw early on that I could make a business out of this [music business] because I wanted money, I wanted to travel, I wanted clothes, I wanted to be loved, I wanted to be staying in fine hotels. To me, dreaming is just part of being alive, inspired, and curious about the world. During the 40th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards in 2009, Parton won for Best Musical Score for "9 to 5: The Musical" which played the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles during in the fall of 2008. She was the fourth of twelve children born to Robert Lee Parton, a farmer and construction laborer and Avie Lee. And I'm not doing it to make a statement. Pop Chart, her first album to break the Top-10 Pop Albums Chart in the UK. You either have to get on one side or the other. Hopefully, it's healing in some ways, just having a good sense of humor to be able to lift people up, to have songs that people can relate to. (on plastic surgery) If I see something saggin', baggin' or dragin', I'm gonna have it nipped, tucked or sucked. "I think that I’ve been at this so long that [my audience has] come to know me, they know I’m not judgmental. Inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. If you see some without a smile, give them one of yours. You cannot live in this world and be successful and not have heartaches, troubles, disappointments. Her musical, "9 to 5: The Musical," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California was awarded the 2009 Back Stage Garland Award for Production. ", READ MORE: Inside Dolly Parton's Private Marriage to Carl Dean. Country Singer #4. © 2021 Biography and the Biography logo are registered trademarks of A&E Television Networks, LLC. I've got thousands of songs. Dolly Parton was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2005. Dolly Parton Untold Facts: To wrap up our Dolly Parton childhood story and biography, here are some lesser or unknown facts about the iconic country music artiste which will help you grasp a complete picture of her Bio. Since her early career, Parton has protected the publishing rights to her catalog of songs, which has earned her millions in royalties. Official Sites. In 1977, Parton had her first crossover smash with the bouncy, bittersweet ode to a returning lover, "Here You Come Again." Her first exposure to music came from family members, including her mother, who sang and played guitar. She later described her family to be economically backward. [on helping the victims of the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires] I've always believed charity begins at home and my home is someplace special. Her classic hit song "I Will Always Love You" is currently certified with a Six Million-Air award, meaning it has been played on radio and television over six million times. We're supposed to love one another. If you want to see the rainbow you gotta put up with the rain. In 1977, Dolly got her first Grammy award: Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her song "Here You Come Again." It's how I get my rocks off. Later that year, Parton joined a televised special to celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee. I'll look this way when I'm 80. 1 song on. Parton has shown no signs of slowing down. So I guess people might be surprised at just how calm I really am. Whether we do or not, that's a different story. With the goal of improving literacy among young children, she created Dolly’s Imagination Library, a program that donates more than 10 million books to children annually. She is is the fourth born amongst her 11 siblings. If there's a heaven, I hope to hell I go! Houston’s version catapulted Parton’s song into a new stratosphere of popularity, with the single sitting atop the pop charts for 14 weeks and becoming one of the bestselling singles of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews with Parton herself, the documentary revealed the bold and fearless woman behind the rhinestones and wigs who has moved seamlessly with the times to inspire generations. Dolly Parton, in full Dolly Rebecca Parton, (born January 19, 1946, Locust Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.), American country music singer, guitarist, and actress best known for pioneering the interface between country and pop music styles. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American, Grammy Award-winning country music singer/songwriter, composer, author, and actress.She has become one of the most successful female country artists in history, with 25 number-one singles (a record for a female country artist) and 41 top-10 country albums (a record for any country artist). My music is so mine, it's hard to turn it over to someone else. I would rather work with kids. Loretta Lynn is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for "Coal Miner's Daughter," "Woman of the World," "Love Is the Foundation" and 'Feelins',' among many other hits. I just love life. A bronze sculpture of her sits on the courthouse lawn in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA. I feel like I just started. "They call me the Book Lady. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies, CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. January Jan 19, 1946 ( age 75) Birthplace. The show, starring Allison Janney (who won a Tony for the role), ran on Broadway for several months in 2009. I actually did her family tree before I received the book and it brings everything so much closer. She left him for good to become a solo artist in 1974. Sometimes, my mouth is a little too big and a little too open and sounds too much like a sailor. This is Parton's second record label launch. I love my life, I would not bitch about it now. I never, ever get involved in politics. Parton perhaps reached the apex of her mainstream success in the 1980s. She got more fame for appearing in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), and in Rhinestone (1984) with the song "Tennessee Homesick Blues". All these fine Christian-type people that seem to think they know what God wants for all of us, that's certainly more of a sin then anything they would claim about us. In 2006, she donated $500,000 to Fort Sanders Medical Center. You know, it's just a -- different kind of problems. I wouldn't want to give any of it up. Dolly Parton was born on 19 January 1946 at Sevier County in Tennessee, USA. And I like to go for really deep lines. [her motto] Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. I'm one of those people that if its something to eat I'm going to eat the whole thing, If I'm going to be in love I'm going to love you all the way and if my heart's broken, it's just shattered all to pieces. Dolly won numerous Country Music Association awards (1968, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976). At age 10, she started performing professionally, appearing on local television and radio shows in Knoxville. I used to dream, when I would go to other people's shows and the artist had songs that people sang along with, "How cool must that be?". This is the way I am, and it's what I choose to be. Parton's first televised appearance was in 1956 on the Cas Walker Farm and Home Hour when she was 10 years old; she had previously appeared on Cas Walker's radio show. Sometimes, you see folks who have a negative view of dreamers - people who sit around all day on their hindquarters and do absolutely nothing. In 1992, her song “I Will Always Love You” was recorded by Whitney Houston for the film The Bodyguard. I just hear everything in music, so I have never once thought "Well, I'm never gonna be able to write again." I could see what I was wearing and where I was going. Received the Applause Award from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center in 2010. One of 12 children, she grew up in a one-room cabin in Tennessee. Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. During the early 1990s, she filmed a series of sitcom pilots for CBS-TV. I think people would be surprised at how really at-home I am. By … She is of American nationality and of mixed ethnicity. It starred Alyvia Alyn Lind as young Dolly and Sugarland star Jennifer Nettles as Parton's mother. In June 2018, Netflix announced plans for a Dolly Parton anthology series, with the iconic performer on board to executive produce and appear in select episodes. Same thing with Willie (Nelson). I had to get rich so I could afford to sing like I was poor again. Biography: Dolly also featured interviews with Lily Tomlin, Chris Stapleton, Jane Fonda, Kylie Minogue and other friends and fellow musicians as they reflected on one of music’s most beloved stars. The Academy only allows for 30 new members each year, but in 2006 invited more people for membership in order to replace previous members who passed away or were retiring. I want to go and go and then drop dead in the middle of something I'm loving to do. I think of myself as a working girl, not a star or celebrity. She stayed with the show for 7 years, their duets became famous, and she appeared with his group at the Grand Ole Opry; she also toured and sold records. At least once in my life, I'd like to do one really great movie where I could really act and not just be all of this phony stuff. But that's what we're supposed to do. [on helping the victims of the 2016 Great Smoky Mountains wildfires]We want to provide a hand up to those families who have lost everything in the fires. Nickname:Dolly Full Name:Dolly Rebecca Parton Profession:Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Actress, Author, Businesswoman and Humanitarian Nationality:American Age:. The highest honor given in the state of Kentucky [USA]. The Tony Award was bestowed to the score writers of the Broadway musical "Next to Normal". At 12 she was appearing on Knoxville TV and at 13 she was already recording on a small label and appearing at the Grand Ole Opry. It would have to be something special, 'cause normally I'm not that comfortable, but if a great role, like a Norma Rae or something should come along, I would do it. She did not win the honor. God has his purposes. As a singer, I've never wanted to sound like anybody else. She was unable to have her own children because of an allergic reaction she experienced to birth-control pills when she was younger. Quick Facts. I've never tried to be like anybody but myself. They know I like everybody. Starred in a TV commercial for Dolly Parton's Trinkets and Treasures retail store in Nashville, Tennessee (2010). Dolly Parton Biography, News, Photos, Videos, Movie Reviews, Music, Press Releases, Comments, Quotes | Dolly Parton (born 19.1.1946) Dolly Parton is an … There are plenty of charities for the homeless. 75 years old (in 2021) Date of Birth:January 19, 1946 Birthplace:Locust Ridge, Tennessee, United States Purchased her hometown radio stations in Sevierville, Tennessee in 1991. I figure if I keep my health, I have no intention of retiring. I had to get that off my chest. She has also starred in films like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias and opened her Dollywood theme park in 1986. Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut three years later. God invented me, but I've helped him along with some pretty bizarre stuff. The beloved country singer on Thursday said she has asked Tennessee's legislature to remove a bill to erect a statue of her on the state's Capitol grounds from consideration, despite being "honored and humbled" by the effort. Dolly Parton, Soundtrack: The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton grew up poor in rural Appalachia. Inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2012, Parton published her book Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer in You. Manufactured by Bally Manufacturing Company. Do I have to be ugly to be a songwriter? Read Full Biography… I felt like I could sing, even if I had been ugly as sin. Biography: Dolly Premieres Sunday April 12th at 8PM on A&E A&E’s two-hour documentary “Biography: Dolly” traces Dolly Parton’s extraordinary journey from her childhood spent in … A highly skilled singer/songwriter known for thoughtful narratives and distinctive vocals, she has won many major awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. 1 hit for Parton on both the pop and country charts and earned her an Academy Award nomination. 1 hits followed in the mid-'70s, including "Jolene," a haunting single in which a woman begs another beautiful woman not to take her man, and "I Will Always Love You" — a tribute to Wagoner as the two parted ways professionally. She's married to Tim McGraw. Lionel Richie is an American singer-songwriter known for creating numerous hits, both with band the Commodores and on his own. Dolly wrote two of her biggest hits, "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," on the same evening in 1973. I like to show it off. Inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on January 4, 1969. I never had children of my own. I think we're in for a show. In 1967 her singing caught the attention of Porter Wagoner, who hired her to appear on his program, The Porter Wagoner Show (1961). God knows, I couldn't, anyway. I'm not greedy or nothing. Some of my dreams are so big they would scare you. Always uses butterflies as her logos, since she feels they represent beauty and freedom. [on countering public criticism of her wardrobe and her style] I never let that stop me from being the business girl I was. People say how down-home I seem to be. If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one. I mean, this is my look. READ MORE: The Surprising Connection Between Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton. She is so true to herself and her lineage. I think there's a little magic in the fact that I'm so totally real, but look so artificial at the same time. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1986. Her father Robert was one of 15 children and her mother Avie Lee (Owens) was one of 10. She is the only artist signed to the label. In the same way that Billy Bob Thornton did Sling Blade, I'd love to have a character where I could really, really be an actress and not just Dolly Parton, the personality, the boobs and the hair and all that. Having already been honored by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, Parton received another tribute during the February 2019 awards show, with artists like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves joining her on stage to sing a medley of her hits. Inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame [Songwriter Category] in 2008. Her father’s name is Robert Lee Parton Sr. who worked temporary side jobs to make ends meet. Parton next starred with Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 1982, which helped to introduce a new generation to her song "I Will Always Love You." It's my greatest love. Yes, they are... all bought and paid for. The slot machines featured interactive jukebox-style song selections, big bonus action and front-row concert experiences, complete with Parton cheering the player along as they go. These folks aren't dreamers - they are just lazy. I often want to say, "Hell, I don't know what you should do. It's how you deal with it. [on her 2006 birthday milestone] I'm not 60, I'm "sexty". She has also appeared in the documentary For the Love of Dolly, and has wardrobe and makeup department credits on Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, Dolly Parton… I'm actually co-producing [Backwoods] with my guitar player of 20 years, Kent Wells. [When speaking of Gay rights]: It's not a crusade for me, I just think everybody should stand up and I think it's really sad when people get crucified for standing up for what they believe in. At the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2016, Parton was honored as the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2008, Parton was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel. There are some people who just absolutely hate fans. She began her career writing songs for others, and eventually released her successful country music album 'Hello, I'm Dolly' (1967). That's kind of how I'm looking at it. Her younger sister Rachel Dennison played her character from the film 9 to 5 in the TV series of the same name. Read "Dolly Parton Biography: The Queen of the Country Music, Dollywood and More" by Chris Dicker available from Rakuten Kobo. I like a lot of makeup. She has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. "They think I bring them and put them in the mailbox myself, like Peter Rabbit or something.”. Reflecting on the acute social commentary and personal stories within her lyrics, the documentary examined hit songs including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You. Dolly is known for beautiful songs such as "Coat of Many Colors," "Jolene," and "I Will Always Love You". If we could just be peaceful, if we could just try to work through things with a little more peace, a little more love, a little more harmony, a little more understanding. I like to buy clothes that are two sizes too small and then take them in a little. And if that doesn't happen, if I wind up sitting in a wheelchair, at least I'll have my high heels on. Although she was not credited by name, Dolly Parton was one of the executive producers of the cult-classic teen horror series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" through her production partnership (called Sandollar Entertainment) with Sandy Gallin, who had managed Parton's career. People say that, but I dress this way for the same reasons I did when I first started doing it. Thousands of times, for sure. https://www.biography.com/musician/dolly-parton. I like a lot of hair. I always pattern my look after the town tramp. I've never been ashamed of my people. In 2011, she released Better Day, which fared well on the country album charts. Is there something wrong with that? I do have large boobs. Money don't change that. That's just who I am. It's only those people that have followed me over the years and really know my work that know how serious I am about all of it - including the way I look. Parton 's family struggled to survive throughout her childhood, and she was often ridiculed for her poverty, yet music soothed their worries. I feel blessed that I still have the little Dolly in my heart, I'm still the same girl that wants to squeeze every little drop out of life that I can. Turned down two separate offers of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President. She not only starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5, which marked her film debut but also contributed to its soundtrack. Created her song "Nine to Five" while on the set of the film of the same name. The second my feet hit the floor, I'm awake.
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