How old is Dolly Parton?

Dolly Parton was a famous country singer, songwriter, musician, author, producer, and social activist from the USA, whose career has lasted more than 60 years. She was born in Tennessee in 1946 and was one of twelve children in a very large family. She showed amazing musical talent from a young age, and by the time she was ten, she was already playing on local radio and TV shows. She started writing her own songs and dreaming of a career in music when she was a teenager.

In the late 1960s, Parton moved to Nashville after high school and began releasing her first singles. Her first studio album, titled Hello I'm Dolly, marked the start of her rise in country music and opened the door to an amazing career in music. She has put out more than sixty albums over the years and has played all over the US and the world. Her work has won her a lot of praise, including nine Grammy Awards and spots in several Halls of Fame.

Parton has also done well as an actress, starring in movies like 9 to 5 and Rhinestone, as well as TV shows. Dolly Parton has written more than three thousand songs, including the classic "I Will Always Love You," which was famously performed by Whitney Houston. She and Carl Dean have been married for more than fifty years. She is also the godmother of Miley Cyrus. She passed away peacefully in the summer of 2026, at the age of 80, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as a country music legend, celebrated songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and beloved cultural icon whose music and generosity touched generations around the world.

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