“I have surrounded myself with very smart people.”

American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman

Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, she became known as the “Queen of Country” and emerged as one of the most successful performers in country music. She is also recognized for her wider cultural influence, especially through Dollywood and the Dollywood Foundation. With more than a hundred million records sold, she ranks among the best-selling music artists in history.