Country music legend Dolly Parton through the years: Philanthropy, business ventures and more
Dolly Parton is a successful music artist whose popular songs include "Jolene," "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You." (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Dolly Parton's big break came in 1967 when she joined "The Porter Wagoner Show." (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Dolly Parton starred in the 1980 comedy "9 to 5" with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. The popular Parton hit song of the same name was made for the motion picture. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
In 1982, Dolly Parton starred in the musical comedy titled, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." In it, Parton's character runs the Chicken Ranch, which is a brothel with a reputation. (Universal Studios/YouTube)
In 1984, Dolly Parton was in the movie "Rhinestone" with Sylvester Stallone. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Dolly Parton has won many accolades over the years, including 10 Academy of Country Music Awards to date. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Dolly Parton started her Imagination Library in 1995. The program gives millions of books every month to children around the world. (Shannon Finney/Getty Images)
In 2022, Parton mourned the death of Naomi Judd. She posted on social media saying, "I was so shocked to hear about Naomi’s passing. Naomi and I were close. We were very similar. We were the same age and both Capricorns." Photographed here is Wynonna Judd, Dolly Parton and Naomi Judd. (Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Dolly Parton is the godparent to singer Miley Cyrus. The two have performed together on multiple occasions, including at the 2019 Grammys. Parton also played Aunt Dolly in episodes of the Disney series "Hannah Montana" with Cyrus. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Dolly Parton appeared in the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias." Here, she is photographed at the New York City Benefit Premiere for the American Diabetes Association at Cineplex Odeon in Century City, California, United States. (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
In 2022, Dolly Parton joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The singer was inducted by Pink. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)
Olivia Newton-John passed away in 2022. She released a posthumous album featuring a duet to "Jolene" with Dolly Parton. (Caprio Media Group)
On Thanksgiving Day 2023, Dolly Parton performed the halftime show during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. She sang "Jolene," "9 to 5" and a cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You"/"We Are the Champions" during the mini-concert. (Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images)
Dolly Parton has been a country music star for decades. She continues to be adored by fans all across the country. (Daniel Boczarski)
Dolly Parton has previously expressed interest in having a potential feature musical being made about her life. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Netflix)
Parton is well-known for many things, but she is very easily spotted by her big hair. During a 2014 interview with Jimmy Fallon, the singer had the talk show host try on one of her wigs. A photo of the two during the segment is pictured here. (Getty Images)