How Dolly Parton Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline

How the contributions of Dolly Parton continue to shape the world today.

Dolly Parton is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and philanthropist. Primarily known for her contributions to country music, she launched her solo career in 1967 with the album 'Hello, I'm Dolly'. Her career has spanned six decades and includes 49 studio albums. Notably, her 2023 album, 'Rockstar', achieved significant success, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

1974: Series of Country Hits

Between 1974 and 1980, Dolly Parton had a series of country hits, with eight singles reaching number one, influencing pop culture.

1980: Series of Country Hits

Between 1974 and 1980, Dolly Parton had a series of country hits, with eight singles reaching number one, influencing pop culture.

1984: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1984, Dolly Parton was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her music, located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

1998: Discovery of Asteroid (10731)

In 1998, the asteroid that would later be named (10731) Dollyparton was discovered and given the designation 1998 BL3.

1999: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

In 1999, Dolly Parton received country music's highest honor with her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

2001: Induction into the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame

In 2001, Dolly Parton was inducted into the National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame.

April 14, 2004: Living Legend Medal by the U.S. Library of Congress

On April 14, 2004, Dolly Parton was awarded the Living Legend Medal by the U.S. Library of Congress for her contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States.

2004: 9 to 5 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs list

In 2004, the song 9 to 5 was no. 78 on the "AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs" list released by the American Film Institute.

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2005: National Medal of Arts

In 2005, Dolly Parton was honored with the National Medal of Arts, the highest honor given by the U.S. government for excellence in the arts.

December 3, 2006: Kennedy Center Honors

On December 3, 2006, Dolly Parton received the Kennedy Center Honors from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for her lifetime of contributions to the arts.

2011: Comments on Marriage

In 2011, Dolly Parton said, "We're really very proud of our marriage. It's the first for both of us. And the last."

2015: Lichen Species Named in Honor of Dolly Parton

In 2015, a newly discovered species of lichen found growing in the southern Appalachians was named Japewiella dollypartoniana in honor of Dolly Parton's music and her efforts to bring national and global attention to that region.

2017: Net Worth Estimated

As of 2017, Dolly Parton's net worth was estimated at $500 million.

February 2018: Donated 100 Millionth Free Book

In February 2018, Dolly Parton donated her 100 millionth free book, a copy of Parton's children's picture book Coat of Many Colors, to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. and was honored by the Library of Congress on account of the "charity sending out its 100 millionth book".

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2018: Second Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2018, Dolly Parton received a second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted alongside Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris in recognition of their work as a trio. Parton was also recognized in the Guinness World Records for holding records for the Most Decades with a Top 20 hit and Most Hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist.

2019: Discovering composition of Jolene and I Will Always Love You

In 2019, on Brian Johnson: A Life on the Road, Dolly Parton found old cassette tapes, realizing she composed both "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You" in the same session.

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