Dolly Parton

Acting

Born January 19, 1946 · Sevierville, Tennessee, USA

Also known as Dolly Rebecca Parton

Biography

Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most successful performers in the history of country music. She was also known for her cultural influence, particularly through Dollywood and the Dollywood Foundation. With more than a hundred million records sold, Parton was among the best-selling music artists in history.

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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