Quick facts
Full name: Dolly Rebecca Parton
Birthday: January 19, 1946 (age 77)
Lives in: Nashville, Tennessee
Husband: Carl Dean (m. 1966)
Instruments: Vocals, guitar, banjo, piano, autoharp, violin, Appalachian dulcimer, harmonica, saxophone.
Fun fact: In 2012, Dolly entered a Dolly Parton lookalike contest and lost.
As the morning sun rises over the rolling hills of Tennessee, a voice rings out, carrying with it the soulful melodies of faith and inspiration. That voice belongs to none other than Dolly Parton, a living legend whose faith has been the guiding light in her extraordinary life and career. While she may look like a star-studded Barbie doll, Dolly’s heart is sincere and her faith is authentic. And while we do acknowledge that some of her outfits and Hollywood acquaintances have not always been Christ-honouring, we take this opportunity to highlight her faith, and to encourage our readers to cover this influential icon in prayer.
A humble upbringing
Growing up, Dolly was raised in a devout Christian family that
