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Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946 near Sevierville, Tennessee to Robert Lee Parton and Avie Lee Parton. -
Dolly becomes a regular performer on The Cas Walker Show in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 10. -
In 1959 Dolly released her first single titled "Puppy Love" with Goldband Records. She wrote the song with her uncle Bill Owens. Puppy Love Sample -
Dolly and her uncle Bill Owens get signed to Monument Records by Fred Foster. -
Dolly's first full-length album is released by Monument Records. It is titled "Hello, I'm Dolly." Hello, I'm Dolly Sample -
Dolly makes her first appearance on The Porter Wagoner Show. Her time on the show would ultimately help launch her career and gain popularity. Her duets with Porter Wagoner were adored by audience members. -
After being able to sign with RCA record label, thanks to Porter Wagoner, Dolly releases her first album with them titled "Just Because I'm a Woman." Just Because I'm a Woman Sample -
Dolly announces her departure from the show to pursue a solo career. She writes "I Will Always Love You" as a tribute to her time with Porter. -
Dolly Parton wins her first Grammy for best Female Vocal Country Performance with her song "Here You Come Again." -
Dolly's first film 9 to 5 is released. -
Dolly opens up her theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN. -
Dolly starts her organization called Imagination Library. This organization provides free books to children in order to encourage literacy. -
Continuing her long career of album releases, Dolly puts out her 49th solo studio album. It her first album in the Rock genre. Rockstar Sample