Dolly Parton was a prominent figure in the music industry, with the support of her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean. See photos of the country singer.
Dolly Parton was a singer, actress, and philanthropist whose influence spanned seven decades before she died.
She grew up in Pittman Center, Tennessee, and was first singing on local radio and television as a child, appearing on The Cas Walker Show when she was just ten. She recorded music even as a teenager, and in 1967 released her debut album Hello, Dolly . Over her long career, she’s written more than 3,000 songs — many of which became country music standards, including “Jolene” and “I Will…
Read the full article at HOLLYWOODLIFE.COM