Dolly Parton | 76

Dolly Parton is a singer-songwriter, but she’s not just an ordinary one. She is a multi-talented musician who is also an author, humanitarian, and businesswoman. Parton knows how to keep herself busy and has a passion for it, especially in music. She’s a legend when it comes to country music. Throughout her career, she has 41 top 10 country albums, and she is a recipient of ten Grammy Awards among her numerous accolades. If this does not impress you, well, she has composed 3,000 songs to her credit, including Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You.

Parton also extended her talents to the film and TV industry. Acting is not her main thing, but she earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in a few movies. She is also visible in the world of philanthropy and has established The Dollywood Foundation. Even though she is now 76 years old, she was still able to raise funds for literacy and scholarship programs.

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