September-October 2026: Beginnings • A tribute from the Inkandescent Kids team to a star who inspired a generation of kids to read: Dolly Parton, creator of the Imagination Library (January 1946-August 2026)
What can we say about Dolly Parton other than — WOW! And THANK YOU! Born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dolly Rebecca Parton grew up in a humble family as one of twelve children in a small one-bedroom home nestled in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. She consistently drew inspiration throughout her career from her deep love for the place and people who raised her.
One of the best-selling artists in history with over 100 million records worldwide, she recorded 49 albums that spawned 26 No. 1 hit singles on the Billboard country charts, the most for any female artist in history. She was also one of the most decorated singers, with 11 Grammys (and another 45 nominations), three Emmys, an honorary humanitarian Academy Award, five Golden Globe nominations, and a Tony nomination for 9 to 5: The Musical.
Additionally, she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Country Music Hall of Fame. Across her career, Dolly saw her music top Billboard’s Hot 100, Country, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Bluegrass, Christian, Rock, and Dance charts. “I know who I …
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