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The incomparable Dolly Parton. True fans know she's far more than just another buxom blonde. Not only is she a music superstar, she's also a savvy businesswoman who paved the way for women in country music and songwriting.
My earliest memory of Dolly was watching her comedic debut in the hit movie 9 to 5. That movie made my mom laugh so hard she fell out of her chair! What's your earliest Dolly Parton memory?
Here are some little-known facts about the game-changing lady! Don't forget to please SHARE these little-known facts about Dolly if you love country music.
#1. Dolly Parton does not consider "SINGING" her main career...What's the first word Dolly uses to describe her occupation? SONGWRITER. Since the age of 7, Parton has written over 5,000 songs. She drafts a song about once every three days!
#2. Scientists named the first cloned mammal ever – a sheep – after the Queen of Country herself! The sheep clone was derived from a mammary gland cell, and “we couldn’t think of a more impressive pair of mammary glands other than Dolly Parton’s.”
#3. Dolly Parton took a FAILED amusement park in her hometown and turned it into a success. Dollywood, a wholesome Dolly themepark in the heart of Tennessee, just celebrated it's 25th anniversary and is the LARGEST EMPLOYER in Sevier County, Tennessee.
Way to give back to your roots, Ms. Parton!
#4. When Dolly’s mom went into labor Dolly’s father, a poor tobacco farmer, had no money to pay the doctor. He gave the physician who delivered little Dolly Parton a bag of oatmeal for his services because it was all they had.
The Robert F. Thomas Chapel at Dollywood is actually named for the doctor who delivered Dolly Parton and several of her siblings!
#5. Elvis was about to record Dolly's most beautiful ballad, "I Will Always Love You" but then THIS happened...(scroll down for video and fast-forward to 1:26 to find out what happened with The King!)
