DOLLY Parton turns 75 years old today, as fans celebrate the country music icon and talented song-writer who has won the world's heart.
The cherished musician has spent the last 65 years writing and performing, as she has dedicated her life to creating timeless entertainment for her fans.
Dolly was born on January 19th, 1946 in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, where she grew up poor as one of 12 children. The famed singer was exposed to music from attending church and by her mother who sang and played guitar.
After receiving her first guitar as a gift from her uncle Bill Owens at age 10, young Dolly began her career in performance by playing on local television and radio shows in Knoxville.
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