By Apryl Lovera
10:35 AM PDT, June 6, 2024
Country legend Dolly Parton revolutionized the world of country music and beyond! The Tennessee entertainer earned a spot among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2022. Now in 2024, ET takes a look at some iconic moments in Parton's life and career.
1965
Country singer Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee.
1967
Country singer Dolly Parton with her collaborator Porter Wagoner on the set of his TV show in 1967.
1970
Country star Dolly Parton's first solo hit song is Joshua in 1970.
1974
Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton lands three more number 1 hit songs in 1974 like Jolene, Love Is Like a Butterfly and I Will Always Love you. Parton leaves The Porter Wagoner Show to pursue a solo career.
1975
Country superstar Dolly Parton poses for a portrait.
1975
Singer Dolly Parton accepts the award as Female Vocalist of the Year during the CMA Awards on October 13.
1975
Country singer Dolly Parton performs in Los Angeles, California.
1976
Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton performing onstage at the UK Country Music Festival.
1977
Musician Dolly Parton attends at 4th Annual American Music Awards on January 31 in Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in California.
1978
Entertainer Dolly Parton with a horse during the Dolly Parton Concert after party at Studio 54 in New York City on May 22.
1978
Singer Dolly Parton performing onstage at Day on the Green concert at Oakland Coliseum on May 28 in California.
1980
Country star Dolly Parton in a scene from the film 9 to 5 on December 19.
1980
9-5 co-stars Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda on the red carpet at 9-5 New York City premiere after party at Luchows on December 14.
1984
Country singer Dolly Parton stars in the Rhinestone film with Sylvester Stallone on June 22.
1984
Actors Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton receive their stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in California.
1986
Singers Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire pose at The 60th Anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry special broadcast on November 21.
1987
Dolly is an American variety show starring Dolly Parton on ABC from September 27, 1987 to May 7, 1988.
1987
Talk show host Oprah Winfrey cozies up to Dolly Parton on Dolly show.
1987
Singer Dolly Parton marries wrestler Hulk Hogan in a wrestling ring on Dolly show during He's Got a Headlock on my Heart episode.
1987
Host Dolly Parton gives a train tour of Dollywood on Dolly show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Dollywood theme park open the doors to the public in 1961.
1988
Superstar Dolly Parton on set during Dolly variety show.
1989
Country star Dolly Parton during the musical performance on Saturday Night Live on April 15.
1990
Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton getting ready to celebrate her birthday in January.
1990
Singers and friends Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers performing together on stage on January 1.
1990
Musical guest Dolly Parton performs on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson on December 14.
1990
American country star Dolly Parton receives an honorary doctorate by Carson-Newman College on October 21 in Jefferson City, Tennessee.
1991
Musical guest Dolly Parton performing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in Chicago, Illinois on May 15.
1992
Country star Dolly Parton poses for a portrait in front of a Christmas tree during the holidays in Lake Tahoe, California on December 1.
1993
Musician Dolly Parton celebrating at the Opening Weekend Celebration of Dollywood on April 24 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
1993
Country superstar Dolly Parton poses for a portrait with her guitar at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on January 1.
1994
Country singer and author Dolly Parton poses with her new book at the Borders Bookstore in Westwood, California on November 28.
1995
Country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton rides in the back of a convertible during the 10th Anniversary of her Dollywood theme park on April 1 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
1998
Country superstar Dolly Parton waves outside the Hard Rock Cafe in London, England while promoting her new album on September 18.
2000
Country singer Dolly Parton speaks during a luncheon address at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on March 23.
2001
Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton arrives at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 32nd Annual Awards at Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers in New York City on June 14.
2001
Country star Dolly Parton visits backstage with Reba McEntire after seeing the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun at the Marquis Theater in New York City on June 15.
2002
Country singer Dolly Parton poses for photographers on October 8 at the Oxford Street HMV store in London, England.
2005
Singers and friends Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire playing around on the set of The WB's Reba at 20th Century Fox Studios on February 15 in Los Angeles, California.
2007
Actress and singer Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton pose on the set of Hannah Montana.
2009
Singer Dolly Parton on stage during curtain call at the opening of 9 to 5: The Musical on Broadway at the Marriott Marquis Theatre on April 30 in New York City.
2015
Country singer Dolly Parton performing Coat of Many Colors during the NBC Upfront Presentation on May 11.
2016
Honoree Dolly Parton accepts the Tex Ritter Award onstage during the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2018
Country star Dolly Parton all smiles at the premiere of Netflix's Dumplin' at the Chinese Theater on December 6 in Los Angeles, California.
2019
Superstars Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus perform together onstage during the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10in Los Angeles, California.
2022
Country icon Dolly Parton performs on stage at ACL Live during Blockchain Creative Labs’ Dollyverse event at SXSW on March 12 in Austin, Texas.
2023
The singer performs during the halftime show for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders game at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 23, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.
2024
The country music icon speaks onstage during the Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton, hosted by ET's Rachel Smith, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 6, 2024.