Dolly Parton

On 25th August 2026, Dolly Parton, the iconic American country singer, songwriter and actress, passed away at the age of 80.

She began writing songs when she was about six years old, starting with “Little Tiny Tasseltop”.
Her mother preserved the song in a shoebox.
She became one of the best-selling female artists, selling over 100 million records worldwide.
Her famous songs include “Jolene”, “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You”.
She won 11 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award.
She also worked as an actress, television host and entrepreneur.
She founded Dollywood, a popular theme park in Tennessee.