Her aspirations were bigger than her background, but she never forgot where she came from.
Her aspirations were bigger than her background, but she never forgot where she came from.
Dolly Parton, seen here on November 13, 1978, died on Tuesday at age 80. (Photo by Christian Rose/Roger Viollet via Getty Images)
Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening.
Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
I surely am not unique in being a kid from East Tennessee who grew up listening to Dolly Parton’s twangy soprano.
Why the world loved Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton grew up in a “dirt poor” Tennessee family, refused Elvis Presley’s offer and went on to build a $650 million empire
As a child, Dolly Parton was mocked for wearing a coat made from rags. Years later, she turned that painful humiliation into one of her most famous songs
Dolly Parton: A life in quotes
Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them
Dolly Parton's legacy: More than just music
How Dolly Parton changed the world | Fortune
The Dolly Parton you may not know, in her own words
What Dolly Parton Built
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 - People - The Jakarta Post
Dolly Parton, a legendary entertainer, passed away at eighty years old. Her career spanned nearly six decades, building an…
