Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, better known as Dolly Parton is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, author and actress born on 19th January 1946. She is primarily known for her work in country music. Music was her passion since her childhood and used to sing on local radio and television programs as a child. The day after she graduated from high school in 1964, Dolly moved to Nashville and earned her initial success as a songwriter. Parton made her album debut in 1967, with her album Hello, I’m Dolly, which received critical acclaim and success. She gained steady success during the remainder of the 1960s but her sales and chart peak came during the 1970s and 1980s. Her subsequent albums in the later part of the 1990s were lower in sales. However, in coming years Dolly released numerous studio albums and achieved commercial success again since 2000. Her major albums including Jolene, Real Love, Little Sparrow, Better Day, Blue Smoke and Pure & Simple.
Parton is recognized as the most honored female country performer of all time. She has 41 career top 10 country albums and has garnered several accolades and nominations such as Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Award and American Music Award. In addition to that, Dolly Parton as well entered into Hollywood and starred in several films being an actress including Rhinestone, 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias. Coming towards her personal life, Dolly Parton has been married to Carl Dean since 1966. The couple has no children of their own.
Dolly Parton Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean
- Nicknames: Dolly
- Date of Birth: January 19, 1946
- Birthplace: Sevier County, Tennessee, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Singer, Actress, Author, Businesswoman
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Eye Color: Green
- Hair Color: Blonde
Dolly Parton Body Measurements Height Weight Bra Size
Dolly Parton Family Details:
- Father: Robert Lee Parton
- Mother: Avie Lee Owens (Construction Worker)
- Siblings: Three older and eight younger siblings.
- Spouse Name: Carl Thomas Dean (m. 1966)
- Children Name: None
Dolly Parton Career Highlights:
- Debut Album: Hello, I’m Dolly (1967)
- First Film: 9 to 5 (1980)
- First TV Show: The Porter Wagoner Show (1967)
Dolly Parton Body Measurements:
Listed below are the complete Dolly Parton body measurements details such as her height, weight, shoe, bust, hip, waist, dress and bra cup size.
- Height in Feet: 5′ 0″
- Height in Centimeters: 152 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 53 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 116 pounds
- Bra Size: 36E
- Cup Size: E
- Feet/ Shoe Size: Unknown
- Body Measurements: 41-25-38
Dolly Parton Interesting Facts:
- Johnny Cash was her first crush.
- Her theme park, Dollywood is the largest employer in Sevier County.
- In 1995, Parton founded the charity Imagination Library which provides free books to preschoolers.
- Dolly is known for her classic songs such as I Will Always Love You, Jolene and Coat of Many Colors.