Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton
Summary
Dolly Parton is a human[1]. She was born in Pittman Center[2]. She died in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center[3]. She worked as a country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], actor[6], guitarist[7], and banjoist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.013% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242,668 views/month, #135 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Pittman Center[2], Dolly Parton…
- Dolly Parton passed away in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center[3].
- Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
- Dolly Parton's father was Robert Lee Parton[11].
- Dolly Parton's mother was Avie Lee Parton[12].
- Among Dolly Parton's spouses was Carl Thomas Dean[13].
- Dolly Parton held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Dolly Parton's native language[15].
- Dolly Parton's professions included country singer[4].
- Dolly Parton's professions included singer-songwriter[5].
- Dolly Parton's professions included actor[6].
- Dolly Parton's professions included guitarist[7].
- Dolly Parton worked as a banjoist[8].
- Dolly Parton's professions included autobiographer[16].
- Dolly Parton's field of work was music composing[17].
- Dolly Parton's field of work was country music[18].
- Dolly Parton's field of work was bluegrass music[19].
- Dolly Parton's field of work was pop music[20].
- Dolly Parton's field of work was philanthropy[21].
- Dolly Parton's education included a stint at Sevier County High School[22].
- Dolly Parton received the National Medal of Arts[23].
- Dolly Parton received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24].
- Dolly Parton received the American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[25].
- Dolly Parton received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[26].
- Dolly Parton received the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance[27].
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Origins and Family
Dolly Parton's place of birth was Pittman Center[2]. Her father was Robert Lee Parton[11]. Her mother was Avie Lee Parton[12]. English was her native language[15].
Education
Dolly Parton's education included a stint at Sevier County High School[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], actor[6], guitarist[7], banjoist[8], and autobiographer[16]. Fields of work include music composing[17], a type of arts[28]; country music[18], a music genre[29], founded in 1920[30]; bluegrass music[19], a music genre[31], founded in 1940[32]; pop music[20], a music genre[33], founded in 1950[34]; and philanthropy[21], an activity[35].
Recognition
Awards received include National Medal of Arts[23], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1984[38]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], a lifetime achievement award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1962[41]; American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[25], a class of award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1974[44]; Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[26], a music award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1967[47]; Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance[27], an annual prize[48], in United States[49], founded in 1965[50]; and Grammy Award for Best Country Song[51], a class of award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1965[54].
Personal Life
Among Dolly Parton's spouses was Carl Thomas Dean[13].
Death and Burial
Dolly Parton died in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center[3]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Dolly Parton include Dollywood[55], an amusement park[56], in United States[57] and Dolly the Sheep[58], a ewe[59].
Why It Matters
Dolly Parton ranks in the top 0.013% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,242,668 views/month, #135 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
She has been cited as an influence by Miley Cyrus[62], a singer-songwriter[63], b. 1992[64], of United States[65], awarded the Time 100[66], specialised in pop music[67]; Billy Ray Cyrus[68], a singer-songwriter[69], b. 1961[70], of United States[71], awarded the Favorite Country Single[72]; and Faith Hill[73], a singer[74], b. 1967[75], of United States[76], awarded the American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[77].
Entities named for her include Dollywood[55], an amusement park[56], in United States[57] and Dolly the Sheep[58], a ewe[59].
FAQs
Where was Dolly Parton born?
Dolly Parton's place of birth was Pittman Center[2].
Where did Dolly Parton die?
Dolly Parton died in Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center[3].
Who were Dolly Parton's parents?
Dolly Parton's father was Robert Lee Parton[11]. Dolly Parton's mother was Avie Lee Parton[12].
Who was Dolly Parton married to?
Dolly Parton's spouses include Carl Thomas Dean[13].
What did Dolly Parton do for work?
Dolly Parton worked as country singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], actor[6], guitarist[7], and banjoist[8].
Where did Dolly Parton go to school?
Dolly Parton was educated at Sevier County High School[22].
What awards did Dolly Parton receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[23], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[25], and Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[26].
Who did Dolly Parton influence?
Dolly Parton has been cited as an influence by Miley Cyrus[62], Billy Ray Cyrus[68], and Faith Hill[73].