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American singer-songwriter (1946–2026)
Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean was an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Dubbed the "Queen of Country", Parton was one of the most successful performers in the history of country music. She was also known for her cultural influence, particularly through Dollywood and the Dollywood Foundation. With more than a hundred million records sold, Parton was among the best-selling music artists in history.
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1973 single by Dolly Parton
"Jolene" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Dolly Parton. It was produced by Bob Ferguson and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 22, 1973, and released on October 15, 1973.
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Dolly Parton's niece, Jada Star, from Tennessee who began learning Welsh during a visit to Wales.
When Bronwen Lewis first started covering Dolly Parton's songs in Welsh, she never dreamed she would one day record a song with the queen of country herself.