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Solo Music Career
End of Collaboration with Wagoner
1974
Parton decided to leave Wagoner's organization to pursue a solo career, marking a significant turning point in her career.
First Solo Number-One Single
1974
Parton's single 'Joshua' reached number one on the country charts, followed by other hits like 'Jolene' and 'Coat of Many Colors.'
Female Singer of the Year
1975-1976
Parton was chosen as Female Singer of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA) for two consecutive years.
Crossover to Pop and Entertainer of the Year
1978
Parton began to cross over to the pop music market and was named Entertainer of the Year by the CMA.
Philanthropic and Charitable Work
Establishment of The Dollywood Foundation
1988
Parton set up The Dollywood Foundation to help children in Sevier County achieve greater academic success and later expanded its scope to include various other charitable projects.
Response to Great Smoky Mountain Wildfires
2016
Parton helped raise over $9 million for survivors of the Great Smoky Mountain Wildfires through her My People Fund and established a scholarship for affected high school students.
Various Charitable Initiatives
Ongoing
Parton continues to support various charitable initiatives, including education and poverty relief programs in East Tennessee.
Early Life and Education
Birth
January 19, 1946
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee, to Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Owens Parton.
Professional Performances Begin
Age 10
Parton started performing professionally, appearing on local television and radio shows in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Grand Ole Opry Debut
Age 13
Parton made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry, a significant milestone in her early career.
High School Graduation and Move to Nashville
1964
Parton graduated from Sevier County High School and moved to Nashville the next day to pursue a career in music.
Selected days from chronicle
19 January, 1946
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee. She is the fourth of 12 children born to Avie Lee Caroline (née Owens) and Robert Lee Parton Sr.
17 November, 2023
Dolly Parton released her first rock album titled 'Rockstar'.
6 July, 1955
Dolly Parton's brother, Larry Gerald Parton, was born and died on this day.
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