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5 things Parton taught about work
Parton turned childhood poverty and family hardships into songs while building a career that began at age 6 and lasted for decades.
- Country music icon Dolly Parton, the fourth of 12 children born in a Tennessee holler, began her career early, writing her first song at age 6 and performing on local television by age 10.
- Moving to Nashville despite classmates' ridicule, Parton pursued her ambitions with determination, meeting Johnny Cash and performing at the Grand Ole Opry by age 13.
- While appearing on Porter Wagoner's television show, Parton was cast as the "pretty little girl," but she recognized her potential to "soar higher" and transitioned to establish herself as an independent artist.
- Parton famously drew inspiration from her personal life for her music, writing "Coat of Many Colors" after her mother crafted a dress from rags and penning "Jolene" when she noticed her husband Carl Dean's sudden interest in the bank.
- Celebrating her career around Labor Day, fans remember Parton not just for her hits but for her enduring dedication, as she truly loved being a star and continued to create music for the rest of her life.
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