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 highly successful American singer-songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, primarily recognized for her contributions to country music. Beginning her career in 1967 with "Hello, I'm Dolly", she has released 49 studio albums over six decades, achieving significant commercial success. Her 2023 album, "Rockstar," peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, marking her highest-charting album to date.
1984: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1984, Dolly Parton received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her music.
1992: Whitney Houston Recorded "I Will Always Love You"
In 1992, Whitney Houston recorded Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" for the film "The Bodyguard", achieving massive commercial success.
1998: Asteroid Discovered
In 1998, Asteroid (10731) Dollyparton, the former 1998 BL3, was discovered. It was eventually named in her honor.
1999: Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
In 1999, Dolly Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and "Trio II" won a Grammy Award.
2003: Tribute Album Release
In 2003, a tribute album called 'Just Because I'm a Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton' was released, featuring various artists covering her songs.
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.
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 for her lifetime contributions to the arts.
2011: Lifetime Achievement Grammy
In 2011, Dolly Parton received her Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award, making it one of her 11 Grammy Awards.
February 11, 2012: Statement After Whitney Houston's Death
On February 11, 2012, Dolly Parton expressed her sorrow and gratitude for Whitney Houston's performance of "I Will Always Love You" after Houston's death.
2015: Lichen Species Named in Her Honor
In 2015, a newly discovered species of lichen was named Japewiella dollypartoniana in honor of Dolly Parton's music and efforts to bring attention to the southern Appalachians.
2017: Net Worth Estimation
As of 2017, Dolly Parton's net worth was estimated at $500 million.
2018: Second Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Guinness World Records
In 2018, Dolly Parton received a second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame alongside Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She was also recognized in the Guinness World Records for her achievements on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart.
2020: Publication of Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
In her 2020 book, "Songteller: My Life in Lyrics", Dolly Parton credits much of her inspiration to her family and community. She wrote about her mother's influence and her Aunt Dorothy Jo, who inspired her.
2021: Inclusion on the Time 100 List
In 2021, Dolly Parton was included on the Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2021: Request to Remove Statue Bill
In response to a 2021 proposal by the Tennessee legislature to erect a statue of Dolly Parton, she released a statement asking the legislature to remove the bill from consideration.
2022: Asteroid Named in Her Honor
In 2022, Asteroid (10731) Dollyparton was named in honor of Dolly Parton.
