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Dolly Parton is an iconic American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, businesswoman, and humanitarian, revered as the "Queen of Country Music".Born into poverty in rural Tennessee, Parton displayed musical talent from a young age. She moved to Nashville the day after graduating high school in 1964. Her songwriting prowess and distinctive voice led to early success, notably through her partnership with Porter Wagoner. She achieved superstardom as a solo artist in the 1970s with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You". Beyond music, she became a successful actress, theme park owner (Dollywood), and philanthropist, particularly through her Imagination Library.

• Despite minimal formal education, Parton is one of the most successful and prolific songwriters in history, having written thousands of songs, including numerous number-one hits.
• Her business empire, including Dollywood (a major theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee), has made her one of the wealthiest self-made women in entertainment, challenging stereotypes about country artists.
• Parton is renowned for her philanthropy. Her Imagination Library program has donated over 200 million books to children worldwide. She also donated $1 million to COVID-19 vaccine research at Vanderbilt University.