Dolly Parton
Singer, Songwriter, Actress
Birthdate: Jan 19, 1946
High School: Sevier County High School
Yearbooks: 1964
Yearbook photos of Dolly Parton from Sevier County High School
Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She graduated with the class of 1964 from Sevier County High School, in Sevierville, TN, where she was a member of the FHA. Dolly’s robust career began when she started recording singles at age 13. She is now known as the most honored female country singer of all time, with 25 songs having hit number one on the Billboard Country charts. Included among the over 3,000 songs she has written are “I Will Always Love You” (which topped charts for Parton and later for Whitney Houston), “Jolene,” and “9 to 5.” The multi-talented Parton also acts. Films include 9 to 5 (1980), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), and Joyful Noise (2012), and television work includes A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986) and a recurring role on Hannah Montana. Fans can visit Dollywood, the Tennessee theme park which is co-owned by Parton.
Awards:
- Grammy Award, Best Country Vocal Performance – Female for Here You Come Again, 1979
- American Music Award, Favorite Country Album for New Harvest First Gathering, 1978
- Grammy Award, Best Country Vocal Performance – Female for “9 to 5”, 1982
- Grammy Award, Best Country Song for “9 to 5”, 1982
- American Music Award, Favorite Country Single for “Islands In The Stream”, 1984
- American Music Award, Favorite Country Single for “Tennessee Homesick Blues”, 1985
- Grammy Award, Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for Trio, 1988
- Country Music Hall of Fame, 1999
- Grammy Award, Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for “After The Gold Rush”, 2000
- Grammy Award, Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Travelin’ Prayer”, 2001
- Grammy Award, Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Shine”, 2002
- Grammy Award, Hall of Fame for “I Will Always Love You – 1974 Recording”, 2007
- Grammy Award, Lifetime Achievement, 2011
- Grammy Award, Hall of Fame for “Jolene – 1974 Recording”, 2014
Source: Wikipedia
