Dolly Parton | Born: 1946

Dolly Parton is one of the cultural icons in the music industry whose songwriting skills and powerful voice have commanded her presence on both the pop and country music charts for several decades. She initially came to fame with country star Porter Wagoner before venturing into a solo career, which was marked by her hit singles like The Bargain Store, Joshua, Here You Come Again, Islands in the Sky, and I Will Always Love You, among others.

The singer has won many major awards with her distinctive vocals and thoughtful narratives and eventually got inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame back in 1999—creditto her singing prowess. Apart from singing, Parton has also set out into the acting industry, having starred in films like 9 to 5 and Steel Magnolias, among others. Today, the musician is 75 years old and still actively does projects in music and films.