Once a Poor Girl in a Big Family—Now She’s a Country Music Icon at 77
Born in 1946 in Tennessee’s highlands, Dolly Parton was the youngest of twelve siblings in a close-knit but humble family. Though she spoke openly about their struggles, neighbors claimed their life was typical for the area. Dolly credits her creativity to her mother’s artistry and spirituality, and her business sense to her father. From a…
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