“Spotlight on a Legend: Eight Decades of Life and Legacy”

Dolly Parton—America’s beloved songbird—is a name known around the world.
The timeless classic “I Will Always Love You,” later made globally famous by Whitney Houston, was born from Dolly’s own pen.

Born in 1946 in Sevier County, Tennessee as the fourth of twelve children, Dolly grew up with extraordinary dreams. A local child talent contest set her on the path toward becoming one of the most admired icons in country music history.

Beyond her music, she has flourished as an actress, singer-songwriter, businesswoman, and humanitarian. Her achievements include induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and even the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

With more than 3,000 songs to her name, her most celebrated works include “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5,” and “My Tennessee Mountain Home.” She is also among the rare few to have earned nominations or wins across all four major entertainment awards: the Oscars, Grammys, Tonys, and Emmys.