Dolly's big break came when she appeared on the Porter Wagoner Show, a popular country music program. She quickly became a fan favorite, with her bubbly personality and incredible voice winning over audiences everywhere. It wasn't long before she was releasing her own music, and the hits just kept on coming!
With songs like "Jolene" and "9 to 5", Dolly Parton became a household name. She's had an astonishing 25 number one singles on the Billboard country charts, and has won countless awards for her music. But Dolly's not just about the music - she's also a philanthropist and a businesswoman, with a range of ventures from theme parks to production companies.
Dolly Parton leans on faith to cope with grief after husband Carl Dean
