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Dolly Parton has been a prominent figure in the music industry, with the support of her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean. See photos of the country singer throughout the years.

Now that’s what I call an icon! Dolly Parton is a singer, actress, and philanthropist whose influence has spanned seven decades.

She grew up in Pittman Center, Tennessee, and was first singing on local radio and television as a child, appearing on The Cas Walker Show when she was just ten. She recorded music even as a teenager, and in 1967 released her debut album Hello, Dolly . Over her long career, she’s written more than 3,000 songs — many of which became country music standards, including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” She’s earned 11 Grammy Awards, starred in hit films, and in 1999

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