Click here to Start FameChaining. [101], On January 19, 2012, Parton's 66th birthday, Gaylord Opryland and Dollywood announced plans to open a $50million water and snow park, a family-friendly destination in Nashville that is open all year. Now, at 76, Dolly is honest with herself. 1982, Sting{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Sting", "gender": "Male" } [88] 256 Share 62K views 6 years ago Dolly Parton was raised here.Ride alone on my motorcycle up this beautiful but dangerous narrow road.No guard rails and cliffs are very high.Dolly Parton was. Her literacy program, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library,[134] a part of the Dollywood Foundation, mails one book per month to each enrolled child from the time of their birth until they enter kindergarten. [173] She received an honorary doctorate degree from Carson-Newman College (Jefferson City, Tennessee) in 1990. [52] In July 2019, Parton made an unannounced appearance at the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, and performed several songs accompanied by the Highwomen and Linda Perry. For someone who grew up dirt poor, this is evidence shes touched the constellations. During her career, Parton has gained induction into numerous Halls of Fame. mother's ex-spouse About Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. [24] With Wagoner's assistance, however, Parton was eventually accepted. Parton became one of the few female country singers to have a number-one single on the country and pop charts simultaneously. [141] Parton received the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service from the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution at a ceremony in Nashville on November 8, 2007. [161][162] The song included the lines "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine/I'm begging of you please don't hesitate/Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine/'Cos once you're dead, then that's a bit too late. 78 on the "AFI's 100 Years100 Songs" list released by the American Film Institute in 2004. And the last. Please try again. Country music icon, Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love is a beautiful reminder of all the things we love about the holidays. [60] Parton initially declined the nomination believing that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was "for the people in rock music",[61][62] but after learning that this was not the case Parton said she would accept her induction if she were chosen for the honor. I ain't that good at none of it, but I try to sell it. Parton appeared as an overprotective mother in the comedy Frank McKlusky, C.I.. (2002) She made a cameo appearance in the comedy film Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, starring Sandra Bullock. The clan was always singing at weddings and funerals, Parton said, and all the shindigs and jamborees. At church, too. [154] The report cited the impact of the monthly financial disbursements from the "My People Fund" on residents' emergency savings: "Following the monthly disbursements of unconditional cash assistance, participants were able to return to baseline financial stability reported prior to the wildfire, and improve their ability to set aside savings for hypothetical future emergencies. Sister of Willadeene Buzzeo; David Wilburn Parton; Private; Private; Private and 18 others; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Larry Gerald Parton; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private; Private and Private less Developing the musical was not a quick process. Dolly Parton's mother, is remembered by a family member as a good woman. She displayed an aptitude and passion for music at an early age, and as a child she was a . An error has occured while loading the map. [14][15], Parton began performing as a child,[16] singing on local radio and television programs in the East Tennessee area. Some of Partons siblings are musical (as are some of their children, too) but some went in their own career directions, outside of the entertainment industry. Dolly describes her childhood in one of her debut songs Coat of Many colors. [125], In December 2022, Parton appeared in an NBC special titled "Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas. Born to a poor family, Dolly didn't have much exposure and the only exposure to music was from her mother, who sang too. 2001, Lenny Kravitz{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Lenny Kravitz", "gender": "Male" } '"[43], In 2013 Parton joined Lulu Roman for a re-recording of "I Will Always Love You" for Roman's album, At Last. Shes also published a cookbook. Parton was born into a poor farming family, the fourth of 12 children. Randy, who passed away in 2021 after fighting cancer, was a songwriter, actor, and businessman. [51] At the ceremony itself, Parton was honored with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Lily Tomlin and preceded by a tribute featuring Jennifer Nettles, Pentatonix, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride. Nov. 10, 2022, 5:16 AM PST. In late 1981, Parton began filming her second film, the musical film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982). (1986), Charity Founder Fish and Wildlife Service. Daniel's 5th outing as Bond gets bums back on seats in the cinema. Dollys career hits include her solo trackslike Joshua, Jolene and the bitter sweet Here You Come Again and lastly the evergreen hit I will always love you which is one of her signature performances till date. [176] She is also the focus of a Library of Congress collection exploring the influences of country music on her life and career. She is the fourth of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (ne Owens; 19232003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (19212000). [RELATED: 9 of the Saddest Dolly Parton Songs That You Should Be Listening To]. She released a string of singles, but the only one that charted, "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby", did not crack the Billboard Hot 100. But my hero was my aunt Dorothy Jo. The movie highlights discrimination against women in the workplace and created awareness of the National Association of Working Women (95). Her parents were Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Caroline Owens, and her father worked as a sharecropper when . Top20 singles included "The Right Combination" and "Burning the Midnight Oil" (both duets with Wagoner, 1971); "Lost Forever in Your Kiss" (with Wagoner), "Touch Your Woman" (1972), "My Tennessee Mountain Home" and "Travelin' Man" (1973). She recorded "The Day I Fall in Love" as a duet with James Ingram for the feature film Beethoven's 2nd (1993). She also has said in interviews that, although it appears they spend little time together, it is simply that nobody sees him publicly. The duo met at a Laundromat two years prior to their wedding. While being quite buxom (she admits to augmenting her figure) she is very petite at 5'0", with a 25 inch waist. She is one of only six female artists (including Reba McEntire, Barbara Mandrell, Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, and Taylor Swift), to win the Country Music Association's highest honor, Entertainer of the Year (1978). 1818) Emert, Barbara (b. "[78], Parton, though influenced by big name stars, often credits much of her inspiration to her family and community. It is believed to be correct at the time of inputting and is presented here in good faith. Her recording of Stevens' "Peace Train" was later re-mixed and released as a dance single, reaching Billboard's dance singles chart. But do note that it is not possible to be certain of a person's genealogy without a family's cooperation (and/or DNA testing). Similar to her earlier collaborative album with Harris and Ronstadt, Parton released Honky Tonk Angels in the fall of 1993 with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. 1 on the Billboard country charts, a record for a female artist. On May 8, 2009, Parton gave the commencement speech at the graduation ceremony for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Arts and Sciences. It also reached no. 2001, Roger Daltrey CBE{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Roger Daltrey CBE", "gender": "Male" } [47] On March 6, 2016, Parton announced that she would be embarking on a tour in support of her new album, Pure & Simple. 2011, Rihanna { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Rihanna ", "gender": "Female" } Already a member? "I Will Always Love You" has been covered by many country artists, including Ronstadt on Prisoner In Disguise (1975), Kenny Rogers on Vote for Love (1996), and LeAnn Rimes on Unchained Melody: The Early Years (1997). The three brothers never pursued entertainment and led relatively private lives. He later played bass and guitar in Dollys band. She has 42 career Top10 country albums, a record for any artist, and 110 career-charted singles over the past forty years. Between 1981 and 1985, she had twelve Top10 hits; half of them hit number one. [134] In 2018, Parton was honored by the Library of Congress on account of the "charity sending out its 100 millionth book". Daughter of Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Caroline Parton Her influence on pop culture is reflected by the many performers covering her songs, including mainstream and crossover artists such as Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt.[23]. and a record forty-one top-10 country albums. It also received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. [12] This was a predominantly Pentecostal area located north of the Greenbrier Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains. Her songs "Coat of Many Colors", "I Will Always Love You", and "Jolene", among others, have become classics. From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. Parton credits her musical abilities to her mother; often in poor health, she still managed to keep house and entertain her children with Smoky Mountain folklore and ancient ballads. She even sang about these moments in the song You Are My Christmas, which she sang as a duet with Randy. Randy had several country songs in the 1970s and 1980s, including one he recorded for the soundtrack of Dollys 1984 movie, Rhinestone. Parton's soundtrack album from the 1992 film, Straight Talk, however, was less successful. 9 to 5 Books Broadway's Marquis; Full Casting Announced", "A Cup of Ambition: 9 to 5 Musical Takes Next Step in NYC Reading with Neuwirth, Janney, Block", "Dolly Parton & Gaylord Opryland to Bring Amusement Park to Music City", "Dolly Parton drops out of Nashville theme park", "Dolly Parton Adds Additional Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge", "Punching the Clock (and the Boss) With Dolly, Lily and Jane", "Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton Make Noise Thesps To Star in Alcon Gospel-Choir Feature", "Dolly Parton to Play Prostitute in New Christmas Movie", "Dolly Parton Announces Eight-Part Netflix Series Based On Her Music", "Netflix is making a Dolly Parton series", "Netflix Orders Dolly Parton Anthology Series Based on Her Music", "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings review country legend sells us a bum steer", "The Orville fans praise country icon Dolly Parton's 'beyond perfect' cameo", "Dolly Parton: 'There's more to me than the big hair and the phoney stuff', "Dolly Parton Tying the Knot Again for 50th Anniversary", "Dolly Parton Calls Miley Cyrus a 'Little Elvis', "Dolly Parton likes to give away books. She learned guitar at 7 years old and started to make up songs almost immediately. [63][64] In October 2022 Parton stated in an interview that she would no longer tour, but would continue to play live shows occasionally. [184] In response to a 2021 proposal by the Tennessee legislature to erect a statue of Parton, she released a statement asking the legislature to remove the bill from consideration, saying "Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time. 2006, Russell Brand{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Russell Brand", "gender": "Male" } The map below shows the places where the ancestors of the famous person lived. [73][74] On a 2003 episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Winfrey asked what kind of cosmetic surgery Parton had undergone. Her father was a tobacco farmer while the mother was a homemaker and a singer from whom Dolly drew inspiration. Parton starred along with James Woods in Straight Talk (1992), which received mixed reviews, and grossed a mild $21million at the box office. The readings starred Megan Hilty, Allison Janney, Stephanie J. [87], Parton is a prolific songwriter, having begun by writing country music songs with strong elements of folk music, based on her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings and reflecting her family's Christian background. 1988, Paul Simon{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul Simon", "gender": "Male" } A former location in Orlando, Florida, closed in January 2008 after the land and building were sold to a developer. 1982, George Michael{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "George Michael", "gender": "Male" } 12 Oct 1821) Emert, Barbara Ann (b. [111], Parton's 1987 variety show Dolly lasted only one season. She came from a large family, being the fourth of twelve children. [145] During the ceremony, she received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the university. She labeled social media accounts of the occasion "Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine. 1979 - Best Female Country Vocal - Here You Come Again 1982 - Best Country Song & Best Female Vocal - 9-5 1988 - Best Country Group Vocal - Trio 2000 - Best Country Collaboration - After the Gold Rush 2001 - Best Bluegrass Album - The Grass is Blue 2002 - Best Female Country Vocal - Shine 2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award. 2000, Eric Clapton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Eric Clapton", "gender": "Male" } [178], In 2015, a newly discovered species of lichen found growing in the southern Appalachians was named Japewiella dollypartoniana in honor of Parton's music and her efforts to bring national and global attention to that region. Little Sparrow, Halos & Horns, For God and Country, Better Day, Those Were The Days, and Live and Well are all available for online listening. She has commented on Dean's romantic side, saying that he does spontaneous things to surprise her and sometimes even writes poems for her. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. [112] She made a guest appearance on Reba (episode "Reba's Rules of Real Estate") portraying a real-estate agency owner and on The Simpsons (episode "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday", 1999). According to an interview she did with NPR's Terry Gross, she started writing songs at the tender age of seven, got her first guitar at eight, and began performing on television at 10. [RELATED: Dolly Parton Confirms and Debunks Some of the Wildest Myths About Herself]. Become a member. [159] In March 2021, Parton was vaccinated against COVID-19 at Vanderbilt University. Geni requires JavaScript! Her songs were recorded by many other artists during this period, including Kitty Wells and Hank Williams Jr.[21] She signed with Monument Records in 1965, at age 19; she initially was pitched as a bubblegum pop singer. "[77] Parton's feminine escapism is acknowledged in her words, "Womanhood was a difficult thing to get a grip on in those hills, unless you were a man. 1982, Quincy Jones{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Quincy Jones", "gender": "Male" } The concert played to about 8,000 people. 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. In late June 2007, 9 to 5: The Musical was read for industry presentations. See the Elon Musk family tree here at FameChain. Her father was a tobacco farmer while the mother was a homemaker and a singer from whom Dolly drew inspiration. Partons uncle Bill, her mothers younger brother, took an interest in her and would drive her to and fro to county fairs, local radio and TV stations, and even to the city of Nashville. [157] She said "I'm a very proud girl today to know I had anything at all to do with something that's going to help us through this crazy pandemic. [62] In May her induction was announced, and finally on November 5, 2022 she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [17] By ten, she was appearing on The Cas Walker Show on both WIVK Radio and WBIR-TV in Knoxville, Tennessee. The honor was bestowed by Director Christopher Wray and was accepted on the Partons behalf by David Dotson, the CEO of the Dollywood Foundation. McEntire and Reese Witherspoon also came to pay tribute. 2010 - 2013, Frank Sinatra{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Frank Sinatra", "gender": "Male" } (1995), Willadeene Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Willadeene Parton", "gender": "Female" }, David Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "David Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Coy Denver Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Coy Denver Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Bobby Lee Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Bobby Lee Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Stella Mae Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Stella Mae Parton", "gender": "Female" }, Cassie Nan Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Cassie Nan Parton", "gender": "Female" }, Randel Huston Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Randel Huston Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Larry Gerlad Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Larry Gerlad Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Floyd Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Floyd Parton", "gender": "Male" }, Frieda Estelle Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Frieda Estelle Parton", "gender": "Female" }, Rachel Ann Parton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Rachel Ann Parton", "gender": "Female" }, View Dolly Parton's Family Tree and History, Ancestry and Genealogy, Dolly Parton's father was Robert Parton Dolly Parton's mother was Avie Lee Parton, Dolly Parton allegedly had an affair with Gregg Perry, Dolly Parton's sister is Willadeene Parton Dolly Parton's brother is David Parton Dolly Parton's brother is Coy Denver Parton Dolly Parton's brother is Bobby Lee Parton Dolly Parton's sister is Stella Mae Parton Dolly Parton's sister is Cassie Nan Parton Dolly Parton's brother is Randel Huston Parton Dolly Parton's brother was Larry Gerlad Parton Dolly Parton's brother is Floyd Parton Dolly Parton's sister is Frieda Estelle Parton Dolly Parton's sister is Rachel Ann Parton, Dolly Parton's grandfather was Jake Owens Dolly Parton's grandmother was Rena Owens Dolly Parton's grandfather was Walter Parton Dolly Parton's grandmother was Bessie Parton, Dolly Parton's great grandfather was Houston Parton Dolly Parton's great grandmother was Tennessee Parton, Dolly Parton's father in law was Ed Dean Dolly Parton's mother in law was Ginny Dean, Frank Sinatra{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Frank Sinatra", "gender": "Male" } "[158] Her donation funded the critical early stages of development of the Moderna vaccine. To date, shes released more than thirty albums. From 1982-1988, she played Doralee Rhodes Brooks on the television show Nine to Five. Parton learned to love music from her mother's side of the family, and much of her knowledge of gospel, country, and bluegrass came courtesy of her maternal grandfather, a Pentecostal preacher. To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, . Megan Sauer @meggsauer. Her family members, especially on her mother Avie Lees side, were all singers and played various instruments. In a 2019 episode of the Sky Arts music series Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road, Parton described finding old cassette tapes and realizing that she had composed both "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" in the same songwriting session, telling Johnson "Buddy, that was a good night." On January 6, 2011, Parton announced that her new album would be titled Better Day. 1988, Madonna{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Madonna", "gender": "Female" } Also in 1994, Parton contributed the song "You Gotta Be My Baby" to the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Country produced by the Red Hot Organization. Her brother Bobby helped with building restoration and new construction. Dolly is also recognized be the name Queen of country music, as all her country songs were featured as #1 on Billboards top lists, and she also made significant success as a commercial POP singer. They were English, Irish, Welsh, folk songs where people tell stories." [92], As a songwriter, Parton has twice been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, for "9 to 5" and "Travelin' Thru" (2005) from the film Transamerica. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. [181] In 2020, Parton received a Grammy award for her collaboration with For King & Country on their song, "God Only Knows". In 2014, she performed at the Red Tent Womens Conference in Tennessee with Dolly and Stella. 1998, David Bowie{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "David Bowie", "gender": "Male" } [5][18] Her initial success came as a songwriter, having signed with Combine Publishing shortly after her arrival;[20] with her frequent songwriting partner, her uncle Bill Owens, she wrote several charting singles during this time, including two Top10 hits: Bill Phillips's "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" (1966) and Skeeter Davis's "Fuel to the Flame" (1967). It is hosted by Jad Abumrad, who also hosts Radiolab.[122]. She appeared as herself in 2000 on the Halloween episode of Bette Midler's short-lived sitcom Bette, and on episode 14 of Babes (produced by Sandollar Productions, Parton and Sandy Gallin's joint production company). I will always be grateful and in awe of the wonderful performance she did on my song, and I can truly say from the bottom of my heart, 'Whitney, I will always love you. The record shot to number three, followed closely, in February 1971, by her first number-one single, "Joshua". Copyright FameChain 2023, All rights reserved. The youngest brother, Floyd has been Dollys longtime songwriting partner. All results for dolly parton. In addition, Parton hosted her own telethon for the victims on December 13[148] and reportedly raised around $9million. Mama's baby sister. [14] Parton has done voice work for animation for television series, playing herself in Alvin and the Chipmunks (episode "Urban Chipmunk", 1983) and the character Katrina Eloise "Murph" Murphy (Ms. Frizzle's first cousin) in The Magic School Bus (episode "The Family Holiday Special", 1994). Dolly's parents raised their family in a two-bedroom log cabin without electricity. After graduating from Sevier County High School in 1964, Parton moved to Nashville the next day. Dolly was born to Robert and Avie Lee. 2011, Marilyn Monroe{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Marilyn Monroe", "gender": "Female" } [118][119] She is its executive producer and co-star. She provided the example for Parton to pick up the habit seamlessly. Dolly Parton allegedly had an affair with. Krauss performed "Jolene" and duetted "Coat of Many Colors" with Twain. Parton also said she writes something every day, be it a song or an idea. It was only the second honorary degree given by the university, and in presenting the degree, the university's Chancellor, Jimmy Cheek, said, "Because of her career not just as a musician and entertainer, but for her role as a cultural ambassador, philanthropist and lifelong advocate for education, it is fitting that she be honored with an honorary degree from the flagship educational institution of her home state. She was born as Dolly Rebecca Parton on January 19, 1946, in her family's home, a one-room cabin in Pittman Center, Tennessee, located in the Great Smoky Mountains. Actor, Singer & Musician, Philanthropist, Industrialist, Businessman, American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman and humanitarian, Born on January 19, 1946 She made a cameo appearance as herself in The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), an adaptation of the long-running TV sitcom of the same name (196271). Her 11 pregnancies (the tenth being twins) in 20 years made her a mother of 12 by age 35. 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