5 Interesting Dolly Parton Facts

Dolly Parton is known for being many things, one of which is our Smoky Mountain hometown hero! The star was born and raised in the Smoky Mountain area. She then went on to have a highly successful country music career and helped found a popular theme park in Pigeon Forge. Read on to learn more about her and the new attraction in Dollywood. Here is a list of 5 interesting Dolly Parton facts:

1. She Has Broken World Records

Dolly Parton has been hard at work since her career began. It has shown through the Guinness World Records she has broken. For example, she broke the record for most studio albums released by a female country singer. This is because Parton released 65 albums between 1967 and 2022. In 2023, Dolly Parton broke another record for having the most top 10 entries on Billboard’s U.S. top country albums chart for a female artist. Her first appearance on the charts was in 1968 when she collaborated with Porter Wagoner on “Just Between You and Me.” Her 48th entry was her album titled, “Diamonds and Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection.” It was released in 2022.

2. She is Miley Cyrus’ Godmother

Dolly Parton has forged relationships with a lot of celebrities over time, one of which is Billy Ray Cyrus. Another one of the interesting Dolly Parton facts is that she is Miley Cyrus’s godmother. Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus met in the 1990s when they toured together. Miley Cyrus was born in 1992 and rose to fame on the successful Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana, which ran from 2006 to 2011. Parton even guest-starred in 3 episodes where she played Miley Stewart’s vivacious Aunt Dolly.

3. She is an Author

While most people know Dolly Parton for her music, it may surprise you to discover that she is also an author. She has written many kinds of books, such as novels and children’s stories. One of them is a book about her music called “Songteller.” Another is an illustrated children’s book called “Coat of Many Colors.” Because of this, Dolly knows how important reading is. That is why she founded the Imagination Library. It is a successful organization that gifts books to children from birth to five years old.

4. She Has 365 Wigs

In addition to her music, Dolly Parton is known for her style. Part of that is her luxurious and poofy blonde locks. To ensure that they are pristine, Parton has one wig for every day of the year! Another part of her style are the outfits. They include bright colors and fun patterns. Dolly comes up with the concept and her team brings them to life. Dolly’s style always stays fresh because her team creates around 300 outfits a year. This means she almost always has a new outfit to go with her wig.

5. Fans Can Visit The Dolly Parton Experience

The Dolly Parton Experience is an attraction that opened in 2024. It is located in Dollywood and is 3 times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum. One of the highlights is the Songteller exhibit. Walk through it to learn more about Parton’s life and see her career blossom. There is also an exhibit on her style called “Behind the Seams.” Admire her outfits and see the creative process behind them!

We hope you enjoyed these Dolly Parton facts! Learn even more about her when you stay with us. Explore this list of all the fun things you can do at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.