Dolly Parton

Acting

Born January 19, 1946 · Sevierville, Tennessee, USA

Also known as Dolly Rebecca Parton

Biography

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including a humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.

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Awards & recognition

American Library Association Honorary Membership · 2023
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2022
Time 100 · 2021
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2013
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2011

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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2010
Johnny Mercer Award · 2007
Grammy Hall of Fame · 2006
Kennedy Center Honors · 2006
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award — Best Song · 2005
National Medal of Arts · 2005
Country Music Association Award — International Achievement · 2004
Library of Congress Living Legend · 2004
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 2001
Grammy Award — Best Bluegrass Album · 2000
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1999
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1987
Favorite Country Single · 1985
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1985
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1984
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1981
Grammy Award — Best Country Song · 1981
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1978
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1978
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1978
Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1976
Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1975
Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
Grammy Award — Best Country Duo/Group Performance · 2013 · nominated
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Lyrics · 2009 · nominated
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Music · 2009 · nominated
Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Musical · 2009 · nominated
Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2009 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Song Written for Visual Media · 2007 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2006 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Song · 2005 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 2005 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 2004 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 2003 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 2002 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 2002 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 2001 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Bluegrass Album · 2000 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 2000 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Album · 1999 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1995 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1994 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1994 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Collaboration with Vocals · 1993 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1992 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Song · 1991 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1990 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1990 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1989 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Female Artist · 1988 · nominated
Grammy Award — Album of the Year · 1987 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1987 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1986 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1985 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1985 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Musical Score · 1985 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1985 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1985 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal · 1985 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1984 · nominated
Juno Award — Best Selling Single · 1984 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1983 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1983 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1982 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist · 1982 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1982 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1982 · nominated
People's Choice Award — Favorite Country Artist · 1982 · nominated
Academy Award — Best Original Song · 1981 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1981 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1981 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Country Song · 1981 · nominated
Grammy Award — Song of the Year · 1981 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Female Artist · 1980 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1980 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actress · 1980 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Original Song · 1980 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1979 · nominated
Favorite Country Single · 1979 · nominated
American Music Award — Favorite Country Album · 1978 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1978 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Country Vocal Performance · 1978 · nominated
Primetime Emmy Award — Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program · 1978 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1977 · nominated
Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1977 · nominated
Country Music Association Award — Entertainer of the Year · 1976 · nominated