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The music icon, who was known for timeless hits including '9 to 5' and 'Jolene,' wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career ...

The much-adored musician, who wrote more than 3,000 songs, was known for huge hits including '9 to 5' and 'Jolene'

Parton's namesake theme park is in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee ...

Dolly Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond, a rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations, geography and politics ...

In a 2023 interview, the country music legend told Roisin O'Connor why she embraced her inner rocker in her late seventies to collaborate with rock greats from Joan Jett to Paul McCartney to Stevie Nicks on her new album, how her goddaughter Miley .. ...

Parton, who died Tuesday at 80, occupied a unique place in global culture ...

'It's not a political thing' Grammy-winning singer said on stage ...

Parton's husband Carl Dean died last year at the age of 82 ...

Her death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an emotional video ...

The music icon, who was known for timeless hits including '9 to 5' and 'Jolene', wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career ...