ShivamSuccess!
From then on Dolly didn’t seem to look back as it didn’t take her much time to register her first No. 1 single, named ” Joshua”. She went to sing more solos which all were hit and helped Parton gain popularity. She had a signature song named “Coat Of Many Colors” which went on to be at No.4 in the charts of 1971. But, it was the year 1973 which proved to be the most successful for her as she gave the biggest hit of her life “Jolene”. This song astonishingly topped in the UK as well.
Transitioning into Pop
It was a very crucial moment when Dolly decided to make a transition from country to pop. Even though the fact that her first album which she produced herself didn’t do very well, she didn’t lose hope. She never says die attitude worked and her song Here You Come Again became a chartbuster. It even reached No. 20 on the pop chart.
Awards
The album Trio was a highlight in her life as after that she saw ultimate stardom. Now the time had changed for her, every single she sang surely made it to the Top 10 on that year’s list. Amazingly, she was nominated for the Grammy Award for the Best Album of the Year. Due to her exceptional performance in this field, she got her name marked in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. Apart from getting nominated, she even went on to win the Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance.
Songwriting Career
In spite of her huge success as a singer, one should not forget that her career started as a songwriter. It was her song “I Will Always Love You” that was most successful and loved by all. Many singers sang this song such as Kenny Rogers, LeAnn Rimes and The Early Years. She even got nominated for Oscars in the category of Best Original Song in the year 1980 and 2005.
Business Ventures
For, Dolly Parton sky was the limit. She brought her versatility to good use. Using her skill of being a smart businesswoman, she invested a lot of money in various ventures in Eastern Tennessee. She was the co-owner of a theme park and operated many other businesses. Her company named Dollywood operated a dinner theater, Splash Country, and a Dixie Stampede. The company later went on to buy the Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show which it renovated and opened in the year 2016.
Acting
Yes, acting too. This lady could excel at anything she wished for. Surprisingly, it was The Porter Wagoner Show from where her acting career bloomed. She played the role of a secretary who joined forces with her co-workers against their boss in the film 9 to 5. Her second film released in the year 1982 and was a musical. Credit to her excellent acting skills, both the films were a hit and got critically acclaimed.