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Dolly Parton Turns 80, Debuts Birthday Video With Younger Stars

Her staying power reflects decades of catalog control paired with a self-aware public persona.

Overview

  • The new birthday clip brings in female collaborators, including her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, underscoring her cross‑generational reach.
  • Parton has written roughly 3,000 songs, sold more than 100 million albums, won 10 Grammys and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
  • A long‑running strategy of retaining her song rights and co‑producing her work helped build a business empire that includes the Dollywood theme park.
  • She is widely recognized for philanthropy through her foundation and literacy programs, as well as multimillion‑dollar donations to wildfire recovery, COVID‑19 initiatives and animal welfare.
  • The milestone comes after canceling a tour for health reasons last year and the 2025 death of her husband, Carl Dean, following nearly six decades of marriage.