Dolly parton biography timeline for kids

Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in a small town called Locust Ridge in Sevier County, Tennessee. She was the fourth of twelve children born to Robert Lee Parton, a farmer and construction worker, and Avie Lee Parton, a homemaker.

Dolly grew up very poor in a small cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with her large family.

As a child, some of her fondest memories were of times spent with her family singing and making music together. Even at a young age, her immense talent and beautiful singing voice shone through.

Poverty and Hardships

Life was not easy for the Partons growing up.

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They lacked modern amenities in their home like electricity, plumbing, and insulation. The children shared beds and often went hungry. They primarily subsisted on what they grew themselves on their farm. Dolly started working at a young age to help support her family, doing chores around the farm and household.

However, despite the poverty and hardships she faced, Dolly has spoken about how she