Dolly Parton: podcast appearances and interviews

Dolly Rebecca Parton, born on January 19, 1946, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. She began her music career with the release of her debut album Hello, I’m Dolly in 1967, which marked the start of a career that has spanned over 60 years and produced fifty studio albums. Known as the Queen of Country, she is among the most-honored female country performers in history, receiving multiple awards including eleven Grammy Awards, three Emmy Awards, and a humanitarian honorary Oscar in 2025. Parton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is recognized as one of the best-selling music artists ever. Her songwriting includes over 3,000 compositions, with notable hits such as I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, and 9 to 5. She has achieved significant chart success with 25 singles reaching No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts, a record for a female artist, and has 44 Top 10 country albums. Parton has also earned nominations for two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Tony Award. As an actress, she starred in films including 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, earning Golden Globe nominations for her performances. In recognition of her contributions, she has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Outside her entertainment pursuits, Parton co-owns The Dollywood Company and has founded philanthropic organizations aimed at education and poverty relief in East Tennessee, where she was raised.