Dolly Parton's life and career in photos, from her humble Tennessee roots to becoming a country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter and philathropist who recorded such timeless hits as “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and starred in the classic movie comedy "9 to…