Archive · 26 Aug 2026
TIME Honors Dolly Parton’s Life and Legacy After Death
TIME made a new cover to remember Dolly Parton after she died at age 80.
Dolly Parton was a famous country singer and songwriter.
She grew up poor in a large family in Tennessee.
She later moved to Nashville and became a worldwide star.
She wrote songs about love, family, difficult times, and working people.
Some of her most famous songs are “Jolene” and “9 to 5.”
Her song “I Will Always Love You” later became a global hit for Whitney Houston.
People around the world are now honoring her music and charitable work.
TIME released a new cover honoring Dolly Parton after her death at age 80.
Parton was known for her distinctive voice, songwriting, and larger-than-life personality.
Her best-known songs included “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Born into a large family in rural Tennessee, Parton grew up in poverty before moving to Nashville.
Her career spanned more than six decades and included more than 3,000 recorded songs and nearly 300 million donated children’s books.
- Who
- TIME honored country music singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who died at age 80.
- What
- TIME released a tribute cover celebrating Parton’s life and legacy.
- When
- The article says Parton died on Tuesday; no calendar date is provided.
- Where
- Parton died in Nashville; she was born and raised in rural Tennessee before moving to Nashville.
- Why
- The tribute recognizes her more than six-decade career, songwriting, and contributions to children and audiences worldwide.
- Age at death
- 80
- Career span
- More than six decades
- Recorded songs
- More than 3,000
- Children’s books donated
- Nearly 300 million
- Notable songs
- “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You”
- Death location
- Nashville
- Tribute outlet
- TIME