Dolly Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an iconic American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, widely known as the "Queen of Country" after a career spanning over 60 years and 50 studio albums. Since her 1967 debut Hello, I'm Dolly, she has sold more than 100 million records, scored 25 number-one country singles (a record tied with Reba McEntire), and penned over 3,000 songs, including timeless hits like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You." Her extraordinary accolades include 11 Grammy Awards, three Emmys, and a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (an honorary Oscar) in 2025, while her acting career features acclaimed roles in films such as 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Beyond entertainment, she co-owns The Dollywood Company and founded the Dollywood Foundation, which drives education and poverty relief initiatives in her native East Tennessee. Born in a one-room cabin as the fourth of twelve children to an illiterate yet business-savvy father, Parton's rise from humble Appalachian roots to global superstardom remains a powerful story of talent, resilience, and generosity.