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I chose my artist because she really is one of the biggest female country/pop singers

I think Dolly Parton is so important because she was always supporting women and she is just a very kind person. During the pandemic, she donated over 1 million dollars to get CoronaVirus-19 vaccines.

Dolly Parton influenced women to be pop and country singers. She set the basics of pop-country singers,

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Some funny but crazy facts about Miss Dolly

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She's captured all of our hearts and filled our ears with her amazing country music - but how much do you know about our Smoky Mountain hometown hero? Visit My Smokies has dug deep to find some fun facts about Dolly Parton that only the most dedicated fan would know! Check out these 8 interesting facts about the country music legend that you might not know:

1. Her parents paid for her birth with a sack of oatmeal.

Dolly Parton has been very open about her family's background and their struggles with money. She is the fourth of 12 children, and she and her family grew up in a one-bedroom cabin with virtually no electricity and no indoor plumbing. When Dolly was born, her father did not have the money to pay the doctor who delivered her, so he gave him a bag of oatmeal instead.

2. She once lost a Dolly Parton lookalike contest.

Who could look more like Dolly Parton than Dolly Parton? We don't have the answer to that, but someone does! Dolly once participated in a Dolly Parton lookalike contest and didn't win. It was a Halloween contest on Santa Monica Boulevard, and all the guys were dressed up like her. She said she over-exaggerated her look a little and walked up on stage, but unfortunately didn't even come close to winning!

3. The first cloned sheep was named after her.

You probably knew that the first cloned sheep was named Dolly, but did you know it was named after the Dolly Parton? In 1996, scientists created a clone from an adult mammal's cell and needed a name for it, so they named her after the queen of country! The reasoning behind it is humorous, because scientists said it wasn't for her talent or groundbreaking career. They revealed that the sheep was derived from a mammary gland cell, and they "couldn't think of a more impressive pair of glands than Dolly Parton's."

4. She's never ridden any of the rides at Dollywood.

This might seem crazy, but Dolly has actually never ridden the rides at Dollywood! She refuses to try any of the rides, not because they don't seem fun, but because she has a huge fear of roller coasters! She also said she gets motion sickness, just like her father, and even used to get sick riding a school bus. Dolly even joked that she won't ride them because she has too much to lose, like her hair!

5. She turned down Elvis.

We know you've heard the song "I Will Always Love You," but did you know that Elvis wanted to record it, and Dolly turned him down? After Dolly came out with "I Will Always Love You," Elvis Presley's manager reached out to her in hopes of having Presley cover it. Part of the deal, however, was that Dolly give up half of the publishing rights to the song. Dolly said something in her heart was telling her not to do it, so she turned him down. Instead, Whitney Houston covered the song in 1992.

6. Her hit "Jolene" was written about a banker.

Have you ever wondered who her hit song, "Jolene" was about? We've got your answer! Dolly actually wrote the song about a red-headed bank teller. She said the bank teller was showing interest in her husband, and he loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. It became a running joke between the couple, and Dolly teased, "You're spending a lot of time at the bank. I don't believe we've got that kind of money."

7. She's been married to Carl Dean since 1966.

Dolly Parton is known for her flirtatious attitude, but she's actually been married to Carl Dean since 1966. "He knows I'm a flirt and a tease, but it's harmless," she said. I've never met the man that would take his place." For their 50th anniversary, the two renewed their vows.

8. She never sleeps in hotels on tour.

With as much as she travels on tour, it's quite surprising that Dolly doesn't sleep in hotels. It's not that she doesn't like them, she just finds it more convenient to sleep on her tour bus! She hates packing and unpacking all of her clothes and makes the tour bus her home when she's on the road. "We just pull right up to the stage door, pull on up and do our show, get back on, and I go to bed! And roll over to the next show," the country singer said.

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8 Fun Facts About Dolly Parton You Probably Don't Know

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She's captured all of our hearts and filled our ears with her amazing country music - but how much do you know about our Smoky Mountain hometown hero? Visit My Smokies has dug deep to find some fun facts about Dolly Parton that only the most dedicated fan would know!

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She is always keeping up with the trends and staying beautiful!!

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Dolly Parton is truly a jill-of-all-trades. Originally, Parton started accruing success for the songs she'd written for other singers. However, in 1967 she took a leap of faith and debuted her first album, Hello, I'm Dolly. From there, her music career exploded. The "Jolene" singer has no less than 25 #1 hit singles on Billboard's country music charts and she was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame back in 1999. But music is just the tip of the iceberg for this renaissance woman.

Dolly Parton | Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Songs and movies

After achieving massive success in the music industry, the country singer went on to explore other areas of entertainment. The "9 to 5" singer began a successful acting career appearing in The Best Little Whore House In Texas, for which she received a golden globe for best actress. She also appeared in Steel Magnolias, Joyful Noise, and even guest-starred in some episodes of Hannah Montana alongside her real-life goddaughter, Miley Cyrus. With her impressive singing and acting chops, it's no wonder that Parton is one of a select few to earn at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony nomination.

Dollywood

Outside of her work in entertainment, Parton is also a shrewd businesswoman. One of her most successful ventures is none other than Dollywood. Dollywood is a theme park nestled in The Great Smoky Mountains that Parton co-owns. Parton has recently expanded Dollywood to include Wildwood Grove, which is also located in the singer's home town in Tenessee.

In a recent interview, the country singer opened up about why it is so important for her to invest in her home state, rather than other places in the world. "I think you should be able to be proud of where you're from. I didn't leave here to get away from my people. I wanted to do other things, I wanted to go see the world, but I was always proud to be a country girl" the "I Will Always Love You" singer gushed about her country roots.

Giving back

Parton then went on to explain how this expansion would positively affect the community in which she grew up. "I knew this would be a wonderful business venture, but I also knew it would really bring a lot of joy and happiness and a lot of jobs, too. That was important to me. Growing up poor, I know how important it is to make a living. And take pride in it." the actress said proudly.

Age

Parton has been in the limelight for over 52 years, but it's still hard to believe that this multi-talented woman is 73 years old. For all her time in the spotlight, there's scarcely been a day when even a hair was out of place on her head. She admits that real reason for her ever-present, perfectly made-up face is a direct result of wearing makeup to bed.

Beauty secrets

"I clean my face in the mornings. You never know if you're going to wreck the bus, you never know if you're going to be somewhere in a hotel and there's going to be a fire. So I leave my makeup on at night and clean my face in the morning." the 73-year-old confesses. We can practically feel the horror of dermatologists and estheticians everywhere, but that's just the price of Dolly's beauty.

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How Old Is Dolly Parton And What Are Her Beauty Secrets?

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Dolly Parton is truly a jill-of-all-trades. Originally, Parton started accruing success for the songs she'd written for other singers. However, in 1967 she took a leap of faith and debuted her first album, Hello, I'm Dolly. From there, her music career exploded.

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Dolly says she always has her hair and makeup done.

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Dolly Parton Says She Feels 'Energized' by 'Fans That Care About Me': 'That's Exciting to Me'

"I just really stay alive because I just live on creative and spiritual energy," said the country music legend

Dolly Parton loves her glam so much, she looks put together at all times of the day.

"I have to always stay ready-street ready, I always say," Parton, 74, told RuPaul for a special digital holiday cover story with Marie Claire. "I have to keep my makeup on and keep my hair done."

She explained to RuPaul that when she's in Los Angeles, she always wants to stay ready in the case of a natural disaster. "If it's going to earthquake, if we get an earthquake, I'm not running out in the street looking like you now," Parton told him. "I have to be ambulance-ready at all times, if I get sick or something."

Stacie Huckeba courtesy of Butterfly Records LLC
Last year, she admitted to The New York Times that she even sleeps in her makeup. "You never know if you're going to wreck the [tour] bus, you never know if you're going to be somewhere in a hotel and there's going to be a fire," Parton told the outlet in 2019. "So I leave my makeup on at night and clean my face in the morning."

Parton also prefers to wear "high heels most of the time," for a pretty practical reason.
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"They're not always as high as the ones I wear for show. But I'm little. I'm short. And I have to wear heels in order to reach my cabinets. But I always enjoy wearing the shoes too, and I just feel more like me," she told Marie Claire.

Even though the "Jolene" songstress loves getting all dressed up, that doesn't mean she has a problem embracing her natural side once in a while too. "But I can come down, though," Parton says. "I'm comfortable in my own skin; I'm comfortable with my image. I dress for myself more than I do for somebody else."
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Dolly Parton Joins The Oprah Conversation with Oprah Winfrey

Dolly Parton Joins The Oprah Conversation with Oprah Winfrey

The star, who turns 75 next month, recently told Oprah Winfrey that she doesn't let her age define her.
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"I'm gonna look like a cartoon," she jokingly said of what she thinks her appearance will be at age 95. "I'll have on the makeup. I'll look as young as my plastic surgeons will allow me and [with] all the makeup and lighting and all that. But I think more than anything, it's about what comes from inside you."

Parton continued: "It's an attitude and you gotta shine from within. Sometimes, that can make you feel young and make you seem young to other people."

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Dolly Parton 'Always' Has Her Hair and Makeup Done: 'I Have to Be Ambulance-Ready at All Times'

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"I just really stay alive because I just live on creative and spiritual energy," said the country music legend Dolly Parton loves her glam so much, she looks put together at all times of the day. "I have to always stay ready-street ready, I always say," Parton, 74, told RuPaul for a special digital holiday cover story with Marie Claire .

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this is the meaning behind one of her biggest hit songs "Jolene'

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this is her at the grammy award show in 2019. she has won 9 Grammy awards and has been nominated 50 times

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Early Life

Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Parton grew up poor in rural Appalachia. She was one of 12 children, and money was always an issue for her family. Her first exposure to music came from family members, including her mother, who sang and played guitar. At an early age, she also learned about music while performing in church.

Parton received her first guitar from a relative and soon began to pen her own tunes. At age 10, she started performing professionally, appearing on local television and radio shows in Knoxville. Parton made her Grand Ole Opry debut three years later. Set on a career in music, she then moved to Nashville after finishing high school.

Porter Wagoner, Solo Artist Success and "Jolene"

Parton's singing career really started to take off in 1967. Around this time, she partnered with Porter Wagoner on The Porter Wagoner Show. Parton and Wagoner became a popular duo and the pair recorded a slew of country hits together. Much was made of her shapely curves, petite stature and warm personality, which to some belied a thoughtful, visionary artist with a strong business sense. Since her early career, Parton has protected the publishing rights to her catalog of songs, which has earned her millions in royalties.

"As soon as I could, I started my own publishing company, got my own record label. I think it's important, if you can, to keep all of your goods close to home where you can control them and know what's happening with them." - Dolly Parton

Parton's work with Wagoner also helped her land a contract with RCA Records. After having had several charting singles, Parton scored her first No. 1 country hit in 1971 with "Joshua," a bluegrass-inspired track about two solitary figures who find love. More No. 1 hits followed in the mid-'70s, including "Jolene," a haunting single in which a woman begs another beautiful woman not to take her man, and "I Will Always Love You" - a tribute to Wagoner as the two parted ways professionally. Other country hits from this era included the ethereal "Love Is Like a Butterfly," the provocative "The Bargain Store," the spiritual "The Seeker" and the rollicking "All I Can Do." For the range of her compelling work, she won the Country Music Association award for female vocalist in 1975 and 1976.

In 1977, Parton had her first crossover smash with the bouncy, bittersweet ode to a returning lover, "Here You Come Again." The song reached the top of the country charts as well as No. 3 on the pop charts, and also marked the singer/songwriter's first Grammy Award, specifically for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. More emotionally-driven No. 1 country hits followed including "It's All Wrong, But It's Alright," "Heartbreaker" and "Starting Over Again," a ballad written by disco star Donna Summer.

Film Debut and No. 1 Hit: '9 to 5'

Parton perhaps reached the apex of her mainstream success in the 1980s. She not only starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5, which marked her film debut but also contributed to its soundtrack. The title song, with one of the most memorable opening lines in popular music history, proved to be another No. 1 hit for Parton on both the pop and country charts and earned her an Academy Award nomination. Parton next starred with Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 1982, which helped to introduce a new generation to her song "I Will Always Love You." The following year she scored another major smash with "Islands in the Stream," her duet with Kenny Rogers.

Dollywood

Around this time, Parton branched out in a new direction. She opened her own theme park called Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 1986. The amusement park remains a popular travel destination to this day.

'I Will Always Love You'

Over the years, Parton has enjoyed many other successful collaborations. She recorded the Grammy Award-winning album Trio with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1987. In 1992, her song "I Will Always Love You" was recorded by Whitney Houston for the film The Bodyguard. Houston's version catapulted Parton's song into a new stratosphere of popularity, with the single sitting atop the pop charts for 14 weeks and becoming one of the bestselling singles of all time. "When Whitney did it, I got all the money for the publishing and for the writing, and I bought a lot of cheap wigs," she told Anderson Cooper when he asked her how she spent her royalties from the song. Then in 1993, Parton teamed up with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette for Honky Tonk Angels. Parton revisited her now-signature song, "I Will Always Love You," in 1995 as a duet with Vince Gill.
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Parton explored the music of her Appalachian roots with The Grass Is Blue (1999) with a little help from such talents as Alison Krauss and Patty Loveless. The record won a Grammy (Parton's sixth) for best bluegrass album in 1999. Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and won another Grammy the following year for the song "Shine" off the 2001 album Little Sparrow.

Continuing to write and record, Parton released Backwoods Barbie in 2008. The album featured two country singles, "Better Get to Livin'" and "Jesus & Gravity."

Lifetime Honors and Screen Projects

In 2006, Parton received special recognition for her lifetime contributions to the arts as one of five artists feted at the annual Kennedy Center Honors. She also picked up a second Academy Award nomination for the song "Travelin' Thru," which appeared on the soundtrack for 2005's Transamerica.

Over the years, Parton has continued to work as an actress in an array of films and TV projects that include Rhinestone (1984), Steel Magnolias (1989), Straight Talk (1992), Unlikely Angel (1996), Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002) and Joyful Noise (2012), having also hosted her own variety show in both 1976 and 1987-88. At the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2016, Parton was honored as the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

In early 2018, just before the music icon's 72nd birthday, a Sony Music press release revealed that she was still setting records and sweeping up accolades. Along with receiving gold and platinum certification for some of her songs, Parton was to be honored with the Governors' Award at the 32nd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards. Additionally, she was recognized in the Guinness World Records 2018 edition for her accomplishments of most decades with a Top 20 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart (six) and most hits on Billboard 's Hot Country Songs chart by a female artist (107).

Having already been honored by the Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011, Parton received another tribute during the February 2019 awards show, with artists like Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus and Kacey Musgraves joining her on stage to sing a medley of her hits. Later that year, Parton joined a televised special to celebrate her 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Books and Biopics

After writing so many of her own hits, Parton penned the songs for a new musical based on her earlier hit workplace comedy, 9 to 5. The show, starring Allison Janney (who won a Tony for the role), ran on Broadway for several months in 2009.

Parton has shown no signs of slowing down. In 2011, she released Better Day, which fared well on the country album charts. In 2012, Parton published her book Dream More: Celebrate the Dreamer in You. She is also the author of the memoir Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (1994).

"I think that I've been at this so long that [my audience has] come to know me, they know I'm not judgmental. They know I like everybody. I want to be accepted myself, and I not only accept, but celebrate, the difference in everyone." - Dolly Parton

The TV movie Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Color s, a biopic about the singer's childhood, aired in 2015. It starred Alyvia Alyn Lind as young Dolly and Sugarland star Jennifer Nettles as Parton's mother. The next year, Parton had her first number 1 country album in more than 25 years with the set Pure & Simple, supported by a North American tour. The 2016 holiday season also saw the airing of the biopic sequel Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love.

In June 2018, Netflix announced plans for a Dolly Parton anthology series, with the iconic performer on board to executive produce and appear in select episodes. Heartstrings premiered in November 2019, with each of its eight episodes based on one of Parton's songs.

Philanthropy

Parton has worked with charitable organizations in support of numerous causes over the years and established her own Dollywood Foundation in 1996. With the goal of improving literacy among young children, she created Dolly's Imagination Library, a program that donates more than 10 million books to children annually. "They call me the Book Lady. That's what the little kids say when they get their books in the mail," she told The Washington Post in 2006. "They think I bring them and put them in the mailbox myself, like Peter Rabbit or something."

Though many of her charitable contributions are anonymous, Parton has used her success to give back to her community by providing scholarships for children, donating thousands to hospitals and providing technology and supplies for classrooms.
READ MORE: Why Dolly Parton Has Devoted Her Life to Helping Children Read

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Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. Parton grew up poor in rural Appalachia. She was one of 12 children, and money was always an issue for her family. Her first exposure to music came from family members, including her mother, who sang and played guitar.

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Dolly Parton had some of the biggest effects on country/pop music she is like the queen of country.
One of the most famous people influenced by Dolly Parton was Miley Cyrus

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