Dolly Parton’s Music, Business, and Philanthropy Leave Lasting Legacy

Dolly Parton was a famous singer, songwriter, actor, and businesswoman.

She grew up very poor in Tennessee with many brothers and sisters.

Her family’s difficult life inspired some of her songs.

She became a major country music star after writing and singing many popular songs.

Her songs included “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.”

Dolly also cared deeply about helping children learn to read.

Her Imagination Library gave children 330 million free books.

She donated money to literacy programs, scholarships, and COVID-19 vaccine research.

She died on Tuesday at age 80, leaving a legacy in music and charity.