Dolly Giving Thanks
This holiday photograph was taken in 1987 as a promotional image for Dollywood. Dollywood, co-owned by Dolly herself, began as a tiny tourist attraction in 1961 and has since grown to become Tennessee’s largest ticketed tourist destination.
Dolly Giving Thanks
Every year, the theme park organizes various concerts and musical events, amusement park thrill rides, traditional crafts, and music from the Smoky Mountains. The Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame are also located there.
Humble Beginnings
Dolly Rebecca Parton was born on January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin near Pittman Center, Tennessee (seen below at age 3 around 1949).
Humble Beginnings
The future diva developed her musical abilities at the church where her grandfather served as pastor. She was the fourth of 12 children born to a poor farmer and his wife.
