CONTENTS SUPREME SUPERSTAR 4 BORN IN THE BACKWOODS 6 YOUNG PERFORMER 8 BIG BREAKS 12 COUNTRY POP 16 ONSCREEN SUCCESS 18 CHARITABLE TRAILBLAZER 20 CULTURAL ICON 24 TIMELINE 28 GLOSSARY 30 ONLINE RESOURCES 31 INDEX 32
CHAPTER 1 SUPREME SUPERSTAR Dolly Parton is one of the most popular celebrities in the world She became famous as a country singer and songwriter But she is a successful actor and producer too Parton is also an author businesswoman and philanthropist Parton has numerous music awards and honors She has more number one hit songs than any other female country artist Parton is also thought to be one of the most productive creative songwriters in history Parton’s philanthropy has helped people in the United States and around the world She has donated more than 100 million books to children She has also provided relief to families in need and funded medical research Parton is known for speaking her mind and having a big heart Her fans regard Parton as joyful and witty Parton is beloved around the world But she began her life dreaming of stardom in a small cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Find out who you are and do it on purpose 4
Parton can play many instruments These include guitar banjo piano and saxophone
