Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton was an American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman known as the Queen of Country music. She co-owned The Dollywood Company, which operates the Dollywood theme park, Splash Country water park, and Dream More Resort and Spa in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Over a career spanning nearly 60 years, she wrote more than 3,000 songs, sold over 100 million records, and founded the Imagination Library and The Dollywood Foundation for philanthropic efforts. She passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.