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Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton is a Grammy-winning musical icon whose powerful voice and songwriting skills have established her as a presence on the country and pop music charts for seven decades.

By Biography.com Editors, Colin McEvoy and Catherine CarusoUpdated: Oct 16, 2024 2:10 PM EDT
dolly parton smiles at the camera in a patterned sequin dress with a butterfly clip in her hair while at the 57th academy of country music awards at allegiant stadium on march 07, 2022 in las vegas, nevada photo by kevin mazurgetty images for acm
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Dolly Parton Now: Singer’s New Album Comes Out November 15
Country legend Dolly Parton is set to release a new album that explores her family’s roots and legacy this November. The upcoming record, Smoky Mountain DNA — Family, Faith & Fables, will feature a whopping 37 tracks with vocals from Parton and various members of her extended family.

The 78-year-old has previewed the album with the August release of the title track as well as “A Rose Won’t Fix It,” a duet with her niece Heidi Parton. In September, the singer unveiled the melancholy song “I Will Know,” featuring vocals from her sister Rachel Parton George.