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Dolly Parton - American singer, songwriter and actress

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Solo Music Career

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Birth

January 19, 1946

Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, to a poor farming family. She was the fourth of 12 children and displayed an early aptitude and passion for music.

Early Music Career

1955-1964

Parton began her music career at a young age, performing on local radio and television shows in Knoxville, Tennessee. She wrote her first song at the age of 5 and played her first show at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry at 13.

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Known For

Pioneering the interface between country and pop music, singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist.

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17 November, 2023

Dolly Parton released her first rock album titled 'Rockstar'.

20 January, 2023

The soundtrack single 'Gonna Be You' from the movie '80 for Brady' was released, performed by Dolly Parton and others.

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