Dolly parton biography pictures 2016

Dolly Parton has had quite a successful career throughout her life. The singer, songwriter, actress, author, businesswoman and all around legedary icon is an eight-time Grammy winner and has received at least one nomination from the Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, Academy Awards, Grammy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

With over 3, composed songs, she has touched the heart of many with memorable songs, such as "Coat of Many Colors," "I Will Always Love You," and "Jolene."

So, let's take a look back and see all that the icon has achieved in her 76 years of living.

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Dolly Parton was born on January 19, , in Tennessee and is the fourth of twelve children. As a child, the singer began performing on local radio and TV programs, appearing on The Cas Walker Show on WBIR-TV and WIVK Radio by the age of 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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