Dolly Parton
Birth Place: Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
Latest News on Dolly Parton:
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season (May 23, 2024)
Dolly Parton to Create New Concert Project 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' (May 21, 2024)
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN (May 21, 2024)
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season (May 23, 2024)
Dolly Parton to Create New Concert Project 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony' (May 21, 2024)
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN (May 21, 2024)
Dolly Parton BIO
An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of entertainment. Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, Dolly has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. Dolly has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS and is one of only five female artists to win the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year Award.
Making her film debut in the 1980 hit comedy "9 to 5," Dolly earned rave reviews for her performance and an Oscar nomination for writing the title tune, along with her second and third Grammy Awards. Roles in "Steel Magnolias," "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Rhinestone," and "Straight Talk" followed. Dolly saw a cherished dream become a reality in 1986 with the opening of her own theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
She has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2004, the U.S. Library of Congress
presented her with their Living Legend Award for her contribution to the cultural heritage of the United States. In December 2015, more than 13 million tuned into "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" and was the most-watched film on broadcast networks since May 2012.
Parton wrote the score (and Patricia Resnick the book) for 9 to 5: The Musical, a musical-theater adaptation of Parton's feature film 9 to 5 (1980). The musical ran at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles in late 2008. It opened on Broadway at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, on April 30, 2009.
Dolly Parton Photos
Natalie McQueen (Doralee Rhodes), Caroline Sheen (Violet Newstead), Amber Davies (Judy Bernly), Dolly Parton (Music/Lyrics), Bonnie Langford (Roz Keith) and Brian Conley (Franklin Hart) during the curtain call
Date:
02/18/2019
From: Photo Flash: Dolly Parton and More at the Gala Performance of 9 TO 5 in London
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Dolly Parton Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lyrics
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Music
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical
Dolly Parton Videos
Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of The Set for MAY WE ALL at Hale Center Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2024
Video: Meet The Cast & Director of MAY WE ALL at Hale Centre Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Brian Kelley Invites Audiences To See MAY WE ALL at Hale Center Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024
Video: Go Inside The First Orchestra Rehearsal For The Fulton's 9 TO 5
by Joshua Wright - Feb 23, 2024
Video: Watch Kelly Clarkson Sing 'I Get a Kick Out of You' From ANYTHING GOES
by Michael Major - Nov 21, 2023
Video: Johnny Mathis and Kristin Chenoweth Sing 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2023
Video: Dolly Parton Teases the 'Clever' Way Her Broadway Musical Brings Her 'Big Story' to the Stage
by Michael Major - Nov 8, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from HERE YOU COME AGAIN at Goodspeed Musicals
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 30, 2023
Video: Dolly Parton Drops 'We Are the Champions' Music Video to Celebrate One Year Before the Olympics
by Michael Major - Jul 26, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Talks Working With Dolly Parton on New Year's Eve Special
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at Dolly Parton's New Holiday Musical Movie DOLLY PARTON'S MAGIC MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS
by Michael Major - Nov 25, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at Heidi Blickenstaff, Bligh Voth & More in MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2022
VIDEO: Miley Cyrus Tributes Mother's Day With 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2021
VIDEO: Ashley Spencer and Kara Lindsay Soundcheck For Tonight's Concert With Seth Rudetsky; Get Tickets Now!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2021
Dolly Parton News
Alberta Bair Theater Reveals 2024-2025 Season
The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!
The stage is alive in 24-25! Alberta Bair Theater has announced its 2024-2025 season packed with top-notch entertainment. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Dolly Parton to Create New Concert Project 'Threads: My Songs in Symphony'
Dolly Parton has announced a new concert project for orchestra, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a full-evening symphonic storytelling experience exploring the 'threads' of her life in song. Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
Dolly Parton has announced a new concert project for orchestra, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a full-evening symphonic storytelling experience exploring the 'threads' of her life in song. Threads: My Songs in Symphony features Dolly’s songs and the stories behind them in an innovative multimedia symphonic experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life and her stories.
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week. Check out all new photos and video clips here!
Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week. Check out all new photos and video clips here!
Wynonna Judd Cover of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers Song 'Refugee' Released
Wynonna Judd’s take on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ classic song “Refugee” featuring Lainey Wilson is out now. The track arrives as the fifth single shared from the highly-anticipated Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, with a new video, “In The Studio,” featuring behind-the-scenes footage of Judd and Wilson recording their version. Listen to the track now!
Wynonna Judd’s take on Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ classic song “Refugee” featuring Lainey Wilson is out now. The track arrives as the fifth single shared from the highly-anticipated Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, with a new video, “In The Studio,” featuring behind-the-scenes footage of Judd and Wilson recording their version. Listen to the track now!
Video: Randy Rainbow Parodies '9 to 5' With New Political Parody 'FORTY-FIVE!'
Randy Rainbow is back with his latest political parody, taking a jab at former President Donald Trump with his new video titled 'FORTY-FIVE!' Check out the video here!
Randy Rainbow is back with his latest political parody, taking a jab at former President Donald Trump with his new video titled 'FORTY-FIVE!' Check out the video here!
Charles W. Eisemann Center For Performing Arts Announces EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Lineup For 2024-2025 Season
Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season at the CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Single tickets are now available for a diverse range of performances and events.
Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season at the CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Single tickets are now available for a diverse range of performances and events.
Matthew Mayfield New Album PRIZEFIGHTER Out Now
Birmingham, AL-based, acclaimed songwriter Matthew Mayfield is excited to release his anticipated new album, PRIZEFIGHTER. The album arrives after the release of singles 'Belle Of The Ball,' 'Breathe Out In Black' and 'Die In A Ghost Town.' To celebrate the release, Matthew Mayfield is also releasing a new video for 'Die In A Ghost Town.' Listen to the new album!
Birmingham, AL-based, acclaimed songwriter Matthew Mayfield is excited to release his anticipated new album, PRIZEFIGHTER. The album arrives after the release of singles 'Belle Of The Ball,' 'Breathe Out In Black' and 'Die In A Ghost Town.' To celebrate the release, Matthew Mayfield is also releasing a new video for 'Die In A Ghost Town.' Listen to the new album!
Rubicon Theatre Company to Present VENTURA LIVE Series Featuring Concerts, Readings & More
Rubicon Theatre Company, celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season this year, launched its new summer concert series VENTURA LIVE!. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.
Rubicon Theatre Company, celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season this year, launched its new summer concert series VENTURA LIVE!. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.
Olney Theatre to Present Concerts, Cabarets & More At Olney Outdoors Beginning In July
Enjoy a variety of performances including concerts, cabarets, comedy, and drag shows at Olney Theatre's Olney Outdoors starting this July. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets!
Enjoy a variety of performances including concerts, cabarets, comedy, and drag shows at Olney Theatre's Olney Outdoors starting this July. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets!
KAT KRAMER'S FILMS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD Presents CELEBRATING LAUGHTER, THE LIFE AND FILMS OF COLIN HIGGINS For 12th Installment
Celebrate the life and films of Colin Higgins at the 12th installment of 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World' on May 25th at NuArt Theater, featuring a red carpet reception and live performance by Ty Taylor.
Celebrate the life and films of Colin Higgins at the 12th installment of 'Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World' on May 25th at NuArt Theater, featuring a red carpet reception and live performance by Ty Taylor.
The Stonewall Chorale Celebrates Pride with GREAT MUSIC FROM GREAT MOVIES This June
The Stonewall Chorale will present a concert featuring music from iconic films on June 13. Enjoy a night of great music from great movies performed by the nation's first LGBTQIA+ chorus.
The Stonewall Chorale will present a concert featuring music from iconic films on June 13. Enjoy a night of great music from great movies performed by the nation's first LGBTQIA+ chorus.
Davenport's To Present CELEBRATIONS: An Encore Evening Of Original Music With The Jeannie Tanner Quartet
Enjoy an evening of feel-good, original music by Jeannie Tanner at Davenport's in Chicago.
Enjoy an evening of feel-good, original music by Jeannie Tanner at Davenport's in Chicago.
Billy Stritch and Gabrielle Stravelli to Perform at Birdland in June
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of singer/pianist Billy Stritch and vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli team up for “Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other”. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Subscriptions on Sale Now for Actors Theatre of Indiana's 20th Anniversary Season
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s 2024-2025 Season Subscriptions are now on sale. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Actors Theatre of Indiana’s 2024-2025 Season Subscriptions are now on sale. Learn more about the season lineup here!
IG LIVE! Hablamos con Rafael Sánchez, director de LA LLAMADA en Nueva York
El próximo viernes 17 de mayo a las 17:00h hora española tendrá lugar en nuestra cuenta de Instagramuna entrevista intercontinental con Rafael Sánchez, director de LA LLAMADA en Nueva York, que nos contará todos los secretos de la producción de Repertorio Español del célebre musical de Javier Ambrossi y Javier Calvo.
El próximo viernes 17 de mayo a las 17:00h hora española tendrá lugar en nuestra cuenta de Instagramuna entrevista intercontinental con Rafael Sánchez, director de LA LLAMADA en Nueva York, que nos contará todos los secretos de la producción de Repertorio Español del célebre musical de Javier Ambrossi y Javier Calvo.
Video: Blessing Offor and Dolly Parton Release New Song 'Somebody's Child'
Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new track, “Somebody’s Child,” featuring a collaboration with global music icon Dolly Parton. Watch the video here!
Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new track, “Somebody’s Child,” featuring a collaboration with global music icon Dolly Parton. Watch the video here!
The Billy Stritch Trio to Return to Birdland in Special Six-Show Engagement
Experience the return of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO at BIRDLAND THEATER in a special six-show engagement this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Experience the return of THE BILLY STRITCH TRIO at BIRDLAND THEATER in a special six-show engagement this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Legendary Songwriter Cindy Walker Posthumously Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.
Legendary country songwriter Cindy Walker has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, recognizing her enduring legacy in music.
Reba McEntire Debuts New Single 'I Can't' on NBC's THE VOICE
Entertainment icon Reba McEntire commanded the stage as she debuted her new single “I Can’t” on NBC’s The Voice last night, delivering a powerhouse performance complete with pyrotechnics. The driving anthem is the first track from Reba’s upcoming album and was penned by Victoria Banks, Tania Hancheroff and Tia Sillers. Listen to the song now!
Entertainment icon Reba McEntire commanded the stage as she debuted her new single “I Can’t” on NBC’s The Voice last night, delivering a powerhouse performance complete with pyrotechnics. The driving anthem is the first track from Reba’s upcoming album and was penned by Victoria Banks, Tania Hancheroff and Tia Sillers. Listen to the song now!
Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton To Be Honored at STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 Hollywood Premiere
ERA Coalition Forward has announced the Hollywood premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Still Working 9 to 5' by filmmakers Camille Hardman and Gary Lane in honor of women's equality trailblazers Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton. The gala event will take place in Hollywood on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, at the prestigious Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, Renberg Theatre.
ERA Coalition Forward has announced the Hollywood premiere of the award-winning documentary 'Still Working 9 to 5' by filmmakers Camille Hardman and Gary Lane in honor of women's equality trailblazers Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton. The gala event will take place in Hollywood on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, at the prestigious Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center, Renberg Theatre.
Dolly Parton FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Dolly Parton written?
Dolly Parton has written 1 shows including 9 to 5: The Musical (Composer).
What awards has Dolly Parton been nominated for?
Dolly Parton has been nominated for several awards for her work on "9 to 5: The Musical," including Best Original Score at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards.
What awards has Dolly Parton won?
Dolly Parton has won the Best Original Score award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "9 to 5: The Musical."
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