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As Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday and a new "Dolly Parton Day," a new biography by Martha Ackmann looks back at the star's rise from poverty to philanthropy.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dolly Partonsays that losing her husband, Carl Dean, in March 2025, brought new meaning to one of her songs. Parton made that ...

Dolly Parton rang in her 80th birthday with a new round of comical photos. Parton previously revealed various health issues led to the cancellation of some concerts. The industry icon later clarified ...

Reba McEntire opens up about the devastating 1991 plane crash that killed eight band members and how country music stars like Dolly Parton helped her heal.

Back and better than ever... praise the Lord. Just a little over a week ago, Dolly Parton turned 80 years young, and in typical Dolly fashion, she thanked her fans for all of the birthday wishes, and ...

What are Dolly Parton's most significant contributions to music? Answer: Dolly Parton is a renowned country music artist from Tennessee. Her rise to fame began in 1967 when she joined "The Porter ...

In 1959, a skinny 13-year-old girl stepped off a bus in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after a 30-hour ride with her grandmother. She walked into a recording studio in a garage attached to a TV repair shop, ...