- Was honored with her likeness on the nose of an air refueling tanker at McGhee Tyson Air Base. (2004)
- Will appear in a new series of commercials to boost tourism in her native Tennessee. (April 10, 2004)
- Says she has no plans to retire after nearly four decades in the country music business. (April 6, 2004)
- Her Imagination Library, a program she started to encourage parents to read to their children, has been adopted statewide in Illinois. (January 23, 2004)
- Will host Country Music Television's Flameworthy Video Music Awards in April. (January 14, 2004)
- Launched a book, The Little Engine That Could, Friday. (December 15, 2003)
- Her mother, 80, died Friday after a long illness. (December 9, 2003)
- Dolly Parton, and Anastacia are among the performers on the fourth annual Women Rock! Songs From The Movies breast cancer awareness benefit, which airs Thursday (October 23)
- In tribute to Parton, 13 of her biggest hits have been recorded by female artists from all genres of music -- The album called Just Because I'm A Woman will be released on August 14 and will feature the voices of Shania Twain, Norah Jones, Melissa Etheridge, Shelby Lynne and Alison Krauss, among others. (July 17, 2003)
- Trade mark: Always uses butterflies as her logos, since she feels they represent beauty and freedom.
- One of 12 children; grew up in a 1-room cabin in Tennessee.
- Owner/namesake of Smokey Mountain area theme park, Dollywood, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA.
- Since the early 90s, Parton has been trying to get CBS to run her sitcoms. Initially, in 1994, HEAVENS TO BETSY was made, starring Dolly and Constance Shulman. That sitcom was scrapped, and the story was re-vamped for the Movie of the Week, Unlikely Angel. Last time she was in interview, she said her new sitcom had her cast as a caterer to the stars.
- When Drew Barrymore spoke about her film, HOME FRIES (1998), prior to its release, she revealed that her character was a huge fan of Parton. She said that several of Parton's songs would appear in the film, and that they spent a two-day shoot at Dollywood. When the film was finally released, the only reference to Dolly Parton was on the walls of Drew's bedroom, which are covered with posters and pictures of Dolly.
- Reportedly has her breasts insured for $600,000.
- Dolly's classic song Jolene was covered by Sherrie Austin on her third album Followin' A Feelin. [2001]
- Her late father Robert was one of 15 children, and her mother Avie (Owens) was one of 10 children.
- The world's first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was named after Parton.
- There is an endless debate over her world famous measurements including: 38-26-38 [reported in her hometown newspaper], The Book Of People in 1981 reported 39-25-39. Italy's Novella 2000 in 1985 claimed 44-26-38. In 1984, Dolly herself offered 40-20-38. Salesperson at Frederick's Of Hollywood in 1985 confided she purchases black push-up bras in size 36DD.
- Was a candidate for the hosting duties on Family Feud before Louie Anderson was hired.
- Elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999.
- Various tabloids have reported that her breast implants - which she has never disputed having - have increased her measurements to anywhere from 38CC to a high mark of 48DD
- The children's television series Sesame Street introduced a character in homage to Dolly Parton. She had blue skin and blonde hair and went by the name of Polly Darton.
- She and her husband Carl Dean raised five of her younger brothers and sisters.
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (1983)
- Nominated for Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special at Grammy Awards for NINE TO FIVE (1982)
- Nominated for Best Original Song - Motion Picture at Golden Globe Awards for NINE TO FIVE (1981) - for Nine to Five.
- Nominated for Best Music, Original Song at Academy Awards for NINE TO FIVE (1981) - for Nine to Five
- Nominated for Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for NINE TO FIVE (1981)
- Nominated for New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Female at Golden Globe Awards for NINE TO FIVE (1981)
- Nominated for Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or Music at Emmy Awards for Cher... Special (1978)
Quotes- "I have little feet because nothing grows in the shade."
- "If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one."
- "I had to get rich so I could afford to sing like I was poor again."
- "There are plenty of charities for the homeless. Isn't it time somebody helped the homely?"
- "I'm not offended by dumb blonde jokes because I know that I'm not dumb. I also know I'm not blonde."
- "I describe my look as a blend of mother goose, cinderella, and the local hooker!"
- "It takes a lot of money to make a person look this cheap!"
- "I like to buy clothes that are two sizes too small and then take them in a little."
Awards- Razzie Awards: Razzie Award - Worst Original Song, RHINESTONE (1985) - for Drinkenstein
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