Presidential Meeting
On October 2, 1979, Dolly Parton joyfully embraced President Jimmy Carter in front of Rosalynn Carter during a celebration of country music held at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Presidential Meeting
She received her first Grammy in the same year for “Here You Come Again,” the best female country vocal performance.
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Nominations
In 1980’s “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton made her acting debut as Doralee Rhodes opposite Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda.
Nominations
For her work in the comedy, she received three Golden Globe nominations: Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Picture, Best New Female Film Star, and Best Original Song for the film’s titular anthem. With the “9 to 5” single, she also received her first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
