Description Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, the fourth of 12 children of Robert Lee Parton (1921-2000), a farmer and construction worker, and his wife Avie Lee (n e Owens; 1923-2003).
After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Dolly Parton made her album debut in 1967, with her album Hello, I\'m Dolly..
Professionally known as Dolly Parton, she is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, author, businesswoman, and philanthropist, known primarily for her work in country music.
Description Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, the fourth of 12 children of Robert Lee Parton (1921-2000), a farmer and construction worker, and his wife Avie Lee (n e Owens; 1923-2003)
