Dolly Rebecca Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton was conceived in
Pittman Center on January 19 1946. She was born in Sevierville to Avie Lee
Parton (a housewife) and Robert Lee Parton (a tobacco farmer). She was featured
on Knoxville TV at 12 years old. At 13 she was recording on a small label, and
was singing on the Grand Ole Opry. She moved to Nashville in 1964 to begin her
country-singing career after graduating from high school. Carl Dean, a
asphalt-paving company owner, was her first lover. The couple was married on
May 30 in 1966. Porter Wagoner saw her singing and invited her to appear on The
Porter Wagoner Show (1961). She stayed with the show for seven years. Their
duets gained fame and she was a part of his group at the Grand Ole Opry; she
also performed on tour and sold records. Her biggest hit "Joshua" was
released at the top spot in 1970, was her biggest single. She decided to do it
alone while she recorded duets with him. In 1974, she parted ways with for a
new solo artist. Dolly became a hugely admired performer and songwriter. Dolly
received numerous Country Music Association awards (1968-70, 1971-1972,
1975-1976 and 1976). The diminutive (5'0") beauty was a perfect fit for
television. By the mid-1970s, Dolly was frequently appearing on television
specials, talk shows, and even before receiving her own Dolly (1976). Dolly was
awarded her first Grammy award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in
1977 for "Here You Come Again". Dolly made her film debut in 9 to 5,
1980. The film received nominations for an Oscar for the song that was the
title in addition to Grammy Awards 2/3: Best Country Song and Best Female
Country Vocal Performance. Further fame was earned through her roles in The
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) and as in Rhinestone (1984) in which she
sang the hit track "Tennessee Homesick Blues". Dolly Parton
Enterprises, worth $100 million, is her principal. Dollywood was established in
Pigeon Forge in Tennessee in 1986 to commemorate her Smoky Mountain roots. In
the 1987 TV series Dolly she played herself. She was awarded a second Grammy in
1988, this time for Best Country Performance Duo/Group with Vocals in the
category of "Trio".
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