When it comes to the world of country music, there really is only one person that comes to mind, and that is certainly Dolly Parton. Whether you are a fan of her own songs such as "Jolene", "9 to 5" or "Here You Come Again", or songs she's written for other artists such as Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", there is no denying her talent.
As a country legend, Dolly Parton has managed to become one of the most successful singers in the industry and has earned herself a whopping $500 million net worth. Most of her wealth has come from her singing and songwriting, however, she's also made a fortune off her other successful projects and companies such as Dollywood and Netflix deal.
Whether you are a fan or not, there is no denying that Dolly Parton has paved the way for future country artists and changed the game as we know it. From her famous songs, notable appearances in countless films and TV shows, all the way to her very own theme park, here is how Dolly Parton has become the richest country music stars in the world.
11 Dolly Parton Comes From Very Humble Beginnings
While Dolly Parton is without a down enjoying her $500 million net worth, she did not always come from such wealth. Dolly Parton grew up in a one-room cabin in Little Pigeon River in Tennessee with her two parents and 12 brothers and sisters! Parton's father worked a number of construction jobs and also worked as a sharecropper in order to make up for the family's little income. With that many kids under the same roof, it is no surprise that the family struggled at times.
10 She Is Country Music Royalty
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Despite her rough upbringing, Dolly Parton has since become one of the biggest country music stars in the world. Whenever anyone thinks of country music, Dolly Parton is hands down one the singer you think of. She has not only broken country music records, but has proven her singing and songwriting abilities that have allowed her to be considered one of the most recognized and successful country music artists, and rightfully so! In addition to her music success, Dolly Parton has also paved the way for other country singers including Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Kelly Pickler.
8 Her Songs Have Broken Records
As mentioned, Dolly Parton has gone on to break a number of country music records. According to Billboard, Dolly Parton has had a whopping 25 songs reach No.1 on the Billboard country music charts, which is a record that she holds alongside Reba McEntire for female country artists. In addition to her 25 chart-topping songs, Parton has also had 44 career top 10 country albums, which is a record that only she holds. If that doesn't scream record-breaking, then perhaps the fact that she has 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years ought to do the job!
7 All Of Which She Has Written Herself
While her record-breaking songs have without a doubt shaped the world of country music for the better, Dolly Parton has not only achieved such feats, but she is also the lead writer for all of her chart-topping songs. Dolly Parton not only writes all of her own songs, but she is known to write a new song every single day. The star revealed that she is constantly coming up with new lyrics, melodies and song ideas every day and writes down her ideas and inspiration for what would later become another hit.
6 She Is A Very Successful Actress
As if a successful career in music was not enough, Dolly Parton has also proven herself to be quite a successful actress as well. The star has appeared in a number of classic films and television shows. She is mostly known for her roles in "9 to 5", "Steel Magnolias", "Joyful Noise" and "Straight Talk", all of which have taken place at various eras of Parton's career. In addition to appearing on-screen as an actress, Dolly Parton has also written many soundtracks for films and TV shows as well, earning her quite a pretty paycheck.
5 So Much So That She's Been Nominated For Two Oscars
As mentioned, Dolly Parton has played a major role in countless films and television shows, many of which have earned her a series of awards and recognitions. The star has even gone on to receive two Academy Award nominations for "Best Original Song" back in 1981 for "9 to 5" and again in 2005 for "Travellin' Thru". This not only shows just how successful Dolly Parton is but sheds a light on just how monumental her role in the world of music and film truly is.
4 She Is The Co-Owner Of The Dollywood Company
Dolly Parton has certainly made most of her money from her music and acting roles, however, she has also earned millions from her very successful company, Dollywood! Dollywood first opened up back in 1961 and serves as an amusement park jointly owned by the country singer herself and Hersched Family Entertainment. Its headquarters are located in Knoxville, Tennessee and have expanded parks across the United States, allowing Dolly Parton to earn many zeroes in her bank account.
3 Dolly Parton Also Writes For Many Other Artists
While being a recording artist in the music industry can really make an artist a lot of money, the true money-making comes from songwriting! Dolly Parton, who writes most of her own songs, also writes for other artists as well. The singer has written for Tina Turner, Sinead O'Connor and Hank Williams Jr, which has allowed Dolly Parton to make a lot of money, however, her biggest songwriting feat was for Whitney Houston. Whitney, who sang "I Will Always Love You" like it was nobody's business, was originally written by Dolly Parton. The song has gone on to win Grammy's, break records and has earned Dolly millions.
2 She Signed A Documentary Deal With Netflix
Dolly Parton has starred in a number of movies and television shows, so she is definitely no stranger when it comes to being on camera. The country music star reached an agreement with Netflix back in 2018 to produce and create her very own documentary titled "Dolly Parton: Here I Am". The 2019 film did extremely well and earned the star her very own television series titled "Dolly Parton's Heartstrings", which currently has 1 Season on the streaming service. It goes without saying that having two major productions on Netflix has earned Dolly Parton quite a bit!
1 Dolly Owns Shares In Various Other Production Companies
Dolly Parton is not only the Queen of Country, starred in countless films and TV shows, has her own entertainment-themed park and is an established songwriter, but she also has played a role in countless other projects and companies as well. Believe it or not, but Dolly Parton secretly produced the super successful television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer". While Parton was not credited personally, the company she co-created and owned was credited and responsible for the show coming to television.
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