1979, Jim Henson{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Jim Henson", "gender": "Male" }, Quincy Jones{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Quincy Jones", "gender": "Male" } Some of Partons siblings are musical (as are some of their children, too) but some went in their own career directions, outside of the entertainment industry. [139] That same year, Emmylou Harris and she had allowed their music to be used in a PETA ad campaign that encouraged pet owners to keep their dogs indoors rather than chained outside. Parton became one of the few female country singers to have a number-one single on the country and pop charts simultaneously. She learned guitar at 7 years old and started to make up songs almost immediately. [180] Parton was also recognized in the Guinness World Records 2018 Edition for holding records for the Most Decades with a Top20 hit on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart and Most Hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist. Please try again. In 2005, she received the National Medal of Arts and in 2022, she was nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a nomination she had initially declined, but ultimately accepted and was inducted. [89] In 2001, she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. We look at the extended family tree of the iconic artist. It is hosted by Jad Abumrad, who also hosts Radiolab.[122]. Parton's middle name comes from her maternal great-great-grandmother Rebecca (Dunn) Whitted. It opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, on April 30, 2009, to mixed reviews. [48] Sixty-four dates were planned in the United States and Canada, visiting the most requested markets missed on previous tours.[49]. The honor was bestowed by Director Christopher Wray and was accepted on the Partons behalf by David Dotson, the CEO of the Dollywood Foundation. [RELATED: Dolly Parton Confirms and Debunks Some of the Wildest Myths About Herself]. 2002, Lenny Kravitz{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Lenny Kravitz", "gender": "Male" } 12 Oct 1821) Emert, Barbara Ann (b. She also outlined her family's poverty in her early songs "Coat of Many Colors" and "In the Good Old Days (When Times Were Bad)". '"[43], In 2013 Parton joined Lulu Roman for a re-recording of "I Will Always Love You" for Roman's album, At Last. Daniel's 5th outing as Bond gets bums back on seats in the cinema. As documented in her 1994 autobiography,[23] initially, much of Wagoner's audience was unhappy that Norma Jean, the performer whom Parton had replaced, had left the show, and was reluctant to accept Parton (sometimes chanting loudly for Norma Jean from the audience). The duo performed on the Porter Wagoner Show. She has had 26 songs reach no. A comedy film about a country music star's efforts to mould an unknown into a music sensation, the film was a critical and financial failure, making just over $21million on a $28million budget. 4 in CMT's 40 Greatest Women of Country Music. They lived in a cabin with one bedroom, no electricity, and no indoor plumbing. [12] This was a predominantly Pentecostal area located north of the Greenbrier Valley of the Great Smoky Mountains. [168][169], At the American Music Awards, she has won three awards out of 18 nominations. [177], In 2005, she was honored with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor given by the U.S. government for excellence in the arts. In a 2009 interview, singer Connie Francis revealed that Dolly had been contacting her for years in an attempt to film the singer's life story. Parton was awarded the Living Legend Medal by the U.S. Library of Congress on April 14, 2004, for her contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States. [70] The thickened appearance of the turret frontal armor of the T-72A main battle tank led to the unofficial Army nickname "Dolly Parton"[71] - and later the T-72BI's got the "Super Dolly Parton" nickname[72], Parton is known for having undergone considerable plastic surgery. Parton was born into a poor farming family, the fourth of 12 children. Randy was also known for performing in the Dollywood a cappella group, Honey Creek. 2010 - 2013, Frank Sinatra{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Frank Sinatra", "gender": "Male" } [136][137], The Dollywood Foundation, funded from Parton's profits, has been noted for bringing jobs and tax revenues to a previously depressed region. The second version was a number one country hit and also reached number 53 on the pop charts. Dollywood is the 24th-most-popular theme park in the United States, with three million visitors per year. 1982, Quincy Jones{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Quincy Jones", "gender": "Male" } She has composed over 3,000 songs, including "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", and "9to5". To date, shes released more than thirty albums. From 1982-1988, she played Doralee Rhodes Brooks on the television show Nine to Five. The actual area was known as Mountain View. Whitney Houston performed it on The Bodyguard soundtrack and her version became the best-selling hit both written and performed by a female vocalist, with worldwide sales of over twelve million copies. The Record Industry Association of America has certified 25 of her single or album releases as either Gold Record, Platinum Record or Multi-Platinum Record. In 2013, she performed in the Dollywood show My People. Parton had three solo singles reach number one on the country chart in 1974 ("Jolene", "I Will Always Love You" and "Love Is Like a Butterfly"), as well as the duet with Porter Wagoner, "Please Don't Stop Loving Me". All relationship and family history information shown on FameChain has been compiled from data in the public domain. She made a cameo appearance as herself in The Beverly Hillbillies (1993), an adaptation of the long-running TV sitcom of the same name (196271). 1991, Elvis Presley{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Elvis Presley", "gender": "Male" } The readings starred Megan Hilty, Allison Janney, Stephanie J. [episodeneeded] She wants to continue her legacy if for no other reason than it will help to continue to set up her family for yearsgenerationsto come. Shes written several books, including the memoir, Tell It Sister, Tell It: Memories, Music and Miracles, to go along with three cookbooks. Her brother Bobby helped with building restoration and new construction. Its cover of Neil Young's song "After the Gold Rush" won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. 2002, Paul McCartney{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul McCartney", "gender": "Male" } [50] Also in 2016, Parton was one of thirty artists to perform on "Forever Country", a mash-up of the songs, "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "On the Road Again" and her own "I Will Always Love You". [134] In 2018, Parton was honored by the Library of Congress on account of the "charity sending out its 100 millionth book". Music played an important role in her early life. It was only the second honorary degree given by the university, and in presenting the degree, the university's Chancellor, Jimmy Cheek, said, "Because of her career not just as a musician and entertainer, but for her role as a cultural ambassador, philanthropist and lifelong advocate for education, it is fitting that she be honored with an honorary degree from the flagship educational institution of her home state. She was brought up in the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee),[13] in a congregation her grandfather, Jake Robert Owens, pastored. [23], Along with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, she released Trio (1987) to critical acclaim. That decision has been credited with helping to make her many millions of dollars in royalties from the song over the years. Parton is the godmother of singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus. The third, Halos & Horns (2002) included a bluegrass version of the Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven". I really try to lay into it. It received nominations for an Academy Award for Best Song and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Outside of her work in the music industry, she also co-owns The Dollywood Company, which manages a number of entertainment venues, including the Dollywood theme park, the Splash Country water park, and a number of dinner theatre venues including The Dolly Parton Stampede and Pirates Voyage. Dolly Rebecca Parton Gender Female Age 72 Date of birth Saturday 19 Jan 1946 Birth place Sevier County, Tennessee, USA Occupations Actress Philanthropist Author Singer-Songwriter (1956) Theme Park Owner (1986) Charity Founder (1995) 2014 Headlined at the Glastonbury Festival Godmother to Miley Cyrus Imagination Library [105] After the retirement of her partner, Sandy Gallin, Parton briefly operated Dolly Parton's Southern Light Productions and in 2015 she announced her new production company would be called Dixie Pixie Productions and produce the movies-of-week in development with NBC Television and Magnolia Hill Productions.[106]. "Lord you would feel it", she wrote. 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Ancestry of Dolly Parton compiled by William Addams Reitwiesner The following material on the immediate ancestry of Dolly Parton should not be considered either exhaustive or authoritative, but rather as a first draft. Reports suggest Prince Charles will live "in a flat above the shop" when he becomes king. Dolly Parton is the latest cover star of Better Homes & Gardens. [121], Parton is the subject of the NPR podcast Dolly Parton's America. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. [181] In 2020, Parton received a Grammy award for her collaboration with For King & Country on their song, "God Only Knows". For the remainder of the 1970s and into the early 1980s, many of her subsequent singles moved up on both charts simultaneously. The film was popular with critics and audiences, grossing over $95million inside the U.S. She starred in the television movies A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986); Wild Texas Wind (1991); Unlikely Angel (1996), portraying an angel sent back to earth following a deadly car crash; and Blue Valley Songbird (1999), where her character lives through her music. And the last. [98], Parton invested much of her earnings into business ventures in her native East Tennessee, notably Pigeon Forge. 27 Dec 1776, d. 23 Sep 1875) Emert, Daniel (b. The tour was one of Parton's biggest tours within the United States in more than 25 years. Behind the Name: How Did A$AP Rocky Get His Moniker? Dolly Rebecca Parton, the iconic Country music singer, is known famously for her blonde tresses, petite stature and welcoming personality. In 2014, she performed at the Red Tent Womens Conference in Tennessee with Dolly and Stella. On February 11, 2012, after the sudden death of Whitney Houston, Parton stated, "Mine is only one of the millions of hearts broken over the death of Whitney Houston. [154] The report cited the impact of the monthly financial disbursements from the "My People Fund" on residents' emergency savings: "Following the monthly disbursements of unconditional cash assistance, participants were able to return to baseline financial stability reported prior to the wildfire, and improve their ability to set aside savings for hypothetical future emergencies. "[155], Parton has been a generous donor to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Nov. 10, 2022, 5:16 AM PST. [27], In 1974, her song, "I Will Always Love You", written about her professional break from Wagoner, went to number one on the country chart. She was gifted a guitar from a relative and started playing it, and that helped her pen down her own tunes. Chester Bennington American Singer-Songwriter. Her 11 pregnancies between 1939 and 1959 made her a mother of 12 by the age of 35. The new, renovated show by the Dollywood Company opened in 2016. She has founded a number of charitable and philanthropic organizations, chief among which is the Dollywood Foundation, which manages a number of projects to bring education and poverty relief to East Tennessee where she grew up. During this period, her visibility continued to increase, with multiple television appearances. [44] In 2013, Parton and Kenny Rogers reunited for the title song of his album You Can't Make Old Friends. Dolly Rebecca Parton was born January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin on the banks of the Little Pigeon River in Pittman Center, Tennessee. It was released in the United States on May 13, and debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, making it her first Top10 album and her highest-charting solo album ever; it also reached the number two on the U.S. country chart. Unfortunately, Larry died just four days after he was born. She became a teen idol in 2006, starring in the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana as the character Miley Stewart. [130] In 2011, Parton said, "We're really very proud of our marriage. 2006, Russell Brand{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Russell Brand", "gender": "Male" } She also has said in interviews that, although it appears they spend little time together, it is simply that nobody sees him publicly. In late June 2007, 9 to 5: The Musical was read for industry presentations. 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After her composition "Put It Off Until Tomorrow", as recorded by Bill Phillips (with Parton, uncredited, on harmony), went to number six on the country chart in 1966, the label relented and allowed her to record country. Developing the musical was not a quick process. Some still remain in the industry today. [117], In June 2018, Parton announced an eight-part Netflix series, featuring her music career. She even mentioned the possibility of a network. (Could a Dolly Parton TV channel be coming soon?) Between 1981 and 1985, she had twelve Top10 hits; half of them hit number one. There is no guarantee for any of us, but that promise gets slimmer as ones age gets higher. [99] Wonderful song about the diversity and acceptanc. The tongue-out, eye-catching musician and performer, who is also releasing an album later this year, is famously Dollys goddaughter. Having Welsh ancestors, Avie Lee knew many old ballads that immigrants from the British Isles brought to southern Appalachia in the 18th and 19th century. Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean is the fourth of twelve children born to Robert Lee Parton, a Sevierville, Tennessee, farmer, and his wife, Avie Lee Parton, the daughter of a preacher from South Carolina. [93], Parton wrote the score (and Patricia Resnick the book) for 9 to 5: The Musical, a musical-theater adaptation of Parton's feature film 9 to 5 (1980). Dollys career hits include her solo trackslike Joshua, Jolene and the bitter sweet Here You Come Again and lastly the evergreen hit I will always love you which is one of her signature performances till date. Little Sparrow, Halos & Horns, For God and Country, Better Day, Those Were The Days, and Live and Well are all available for online listening. by She also has guest-starred in several sitcoms, including a 1990 episode of Designing Women (episode "The First Day of the Last Decade of the Entire Twentieth Century") as herself, the guardian movie star of Charlene's baby. 2000, Eric Clapton{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Eric Clapton", "gender": "Male" } Should you have information that conflicts with anything shown please make us aware by email. [138], In December 2006, Parton pledged $500,000 toward a proposed $90million hospital and cancer center to be constructed in Sevierville in the name of Robert F. Thomas, the physician who delivered her. A second and more contemporary collaboration with Harris and Ronstadt, Trio II, was released in early 1999. In 2006, Parton published a cookbook, Dolly's Dixie Fixin's: Love, Laughter and Lots of Good Food. [5][18] Her initial success came as a songwriter, having signed with Combine Publishing shortly after her arrival;[20] with her frequent songwriting partner, her uncle Bill Owens, she wrote several charting singles during this time, including two Top10 hits: Bill Phillips's "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" (1966) and Skeeter Davis's "Fuel to the Flame" (1967). 1985. Stella got into the music business early, making her radio debut when she was just nine years old. [183], Parton has turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice due to her husband's illness and the ongoing pandemic. [159] In March 2021, Parton was vaccinated against COVID-19 at Vanderbilt University. She also co-wrote and provided featuring vocals on the song "Rainbowland" on Younger Now, the sixth album by her goddaughter Miley Cyrus. At the Academy of Country Music, she has won seven awards and 39 nominations. The legend herself, Dolly Parton, was born in 1946 to Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Caroline. She was not only an evangelist, she played banjo, she played guitar, and she wrote some great songs. 1818) Emert, Barbara (b. Earlier in 1982, Parton shared that Singing was like breathing at home.. She came from a large family, being the fourth of twelve children. A cover of "Love Is Like A Butterfly" by Clare Torry was used as the theme music for the British TV show Butterflies. See FameChain's massive Trump family tree. Born to a poor family, Dolly didn't have much exposure and the only exposure to music was from her mother, who sang too. She also has been nominated for two Academy Awards and a Tony Award. [23], In the mid-1980s, her record sales were still relatively strong, with "Save the Last Dance for Me", "Downtown", "Tennessee Homesick Blues" (1984), "Real Love" (another duet with Kenny Rogers), "Don't Call It Love" (1985) and "Think About Love" (1986) all reaching the country Top10 ("Tennessee Homesick Blues" and "Think About Love" reached number one; "Real Love" also reached number one on the country chart and became a modest crossover hit). [14][109] Parton wrote and recorded the film's title song. [103] 2001, Roger Daltrey CBE{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Roger Daltrey CBE", "gender": "Male" } 256 Share 62K views 6 years ago Dolly Parton was raised here.Ride alone on my motorcycle up this beautiful but dangerous narrow road.No guard rails and cliffs are very high.Dolly Parton was. Dolly describes her childhood in one of her debut songs Coat of Many colors. She is the fourth of twelve children born to Avie Lee Caroline (ne Owens; 19232003) and Robert Lee Parton Sr. (19212000). He helped produce her records through 1975. He helped pen the 1991 hit "Rockin' Years," which is on the album Eagle When She Flies. [176] She is also the focus of a Library of Congress collection exploring the influences of country music on her life and career. And as she ponders the future, she continues to put out work and even put her name on products she believes in, like fragrances and confections. Waking up with aches and pains some mornings reminds her this is the right choice. Parton has earned over 35 BMI Pop and Country Awards. Parton has repeatedly joked about her physical image and surgeries, saying, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap. She did perform in 1970 on The Porter Wagoner Show, which at one point helped to make Dolly a star. In 1979, she received an Emmy award nomination as "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Variety Program" for her guest appearance in a Cher special. Dollys footprint was marked with success beginning from her debut album Hello, I am Dolly. In a 2019 episode of the Sky Arts music series Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road, Parton described finding old cassette tapes and realizing that she had composed both "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" in the same songwriting session, telling Johnson "Buddy, that was a good night." [79] Her biggest influence however was her Aunt Dorothy Jo: "People often ask me who my influences were, they think I'm going to say some big names, and there were a few 'stars' I was impressed with. 1988, Paul Simon{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul Simon", "gender": "Male" } [63][64] In October 2022 Parton stated in an interview that she would no longer tour, but would continue to play live shows occasionally. 1998, David Bowie{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "David Bowie", "gender": "Male" } Parton is featured on "The Right Time", which she co-wrote with Cyrus and Morris Joseph Tancredi. Dolly Rebecca Parton Born 19 January 1946 - Sevier Co., TN Age: 77 years old Singer, Songwriter, Actress Parents Robert Lee Parton 1921-2000 Avie Lee Caroline Owens 1923-2003 Spouses Married 30 May 1966, Ringgold, GA, to Carl Thomas Dean (Parents : Edgar Henry Dean & Virginia Bates) Siblings Willadeene Parton With Raymond Joseph Buzzeo 1926-1989 [38][39], On October 27, 2009, Parton released a four-CD box set, Dolly, which featured 99 songs and spanned most of her career. [104], Parton was a co-owner of Sandollar Productions, with Sandy Gallin, her former manager. [81][82], Though unable to read sheet music, Parton can play many instruments, including: the dulcimer, autoharp, banjo, guitar, electric guitar, fiddle, piano, recorder, and the saxophone. Her heritage. 1979 - Best Female Country Vocal - Here You Come Again 1982 - Best Country Song & Best Female Vocal - 9-5 1988 - Best Country Group Vocal - Trio 2000 - Best Country Collaboration - After the Gold Rush 2001 - Best Bluegrass Album - The Grass is Blue 2002 - Best Female Country Vocal - Shine 2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award. "[160] Parton strongly encouraged everyone to get vaccinated when eligible and performed a song celebrating her vaccination, set to the tune of her song "Jolene". 2011, Marilyn Monroe{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Marilyn Monroe", "gender": "Female" } 1 on the Billboard country music charts, a record for a female artist (tied with Reba McEntire). Become a member. [36] She returned to number one on the country chart later in 2005 by lending her distinctive harmonies to the Brad Paisley ballad, "When I Get Where I'm Going". A highly publicized candid interview on a Barbara Walters Special in 1977 (timed to coincide with Here You Come Again's release) was followed by appearances in 1978 on Cher's ABC television special, and her own joint special with Carol Burnett on CBS, Dolly & Carol in Nashville. In 1989, Parton returned to film acting in Steel Magnolias (1989), based on the play of the same name by Robert Harling. Her albums during this period were developed specifically for pop-crossover success.[31]. Username and password are case sensitive. [76] When asked about future plastic surgeries, she famously said, "If I see something sagging, bagging or dragging, I'll get it nipped, tucked or sucked. It was followed by the studio album Backwoods Barbie, which was released on February 26, 2008, and reached number two on the country chart. Dolly was born to Robert and Avie Lee. She has had 25 singles reach no. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Connect to the World Family Tree to find out, Jan 19 1946 - Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, USA, Robert Lee Parton, Avie Lee Caroline Owens Parton, January 19th, 1946 - Sevier County, Tennessee, Robert Lee Parton, Avie Lee Caroline Parton (born Owens), Willadeen Parton, Cassie Nan Parton, Larry G Parton, Floyd Estel Parton, Robert Lee Parton, Avie Lee Parton (born Owens), Robert Lee Parton, Avielee Caroline Parton (born Owens), Jan 19 1946 - Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. Space-X continues to reach for the stars. At 13, she was recording (the single "Puppy Love") on a small Louisiana label, Goldband Records,[18] and appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, where she first met Johnny Cash, who encouraged her to follow her own instincts regarding her career.[19]. mother's ex-spouse About Miley Cyrus Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Similar to her earlier collaborative album with Harris and Ronstadt, Parton released Honky Tonk Angels in the fall of 1993 with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Her singles continued to appear consistently in the country Top10. Trio won the Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. She announced a benefit concert to raise additional funds for the project. In 1979, Parton hosted the NBC special The Seventies: An Explosion of Country Music, performed live at the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C., and whose audience included President Jimmy Carter. "[185], In late 2022, Parton received a $100-million Courage and Civility Award from the founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos. Parton learned to love music from her mother's side of the family, and much of her knowledge of gospel, country, and bluegrass came courtesy of her maternal grandfather, a Pentecostal preacher. 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