Dolly Parton

She reached number one in North America with «9 to 5» and the album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs. She also collaborated with Kenny Rogers on the hit «Islands in the Stream» and returned to traditional country with the albums Trio (1987), alongside Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, and White Limozeen (1989), which included singles such as «Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That» and «Yellow Roses». Additionally, she ventured into Hollywood cinema and the creation of soundtracks, some of which were well received by critics.During the 1990s, Parton experienced commercial ups and downs, but surprised critics and fans with The Grass Is Blue, the first of a trilogy of bluegrass albums released between 1999 and 2002 under the independent label Sugar Hill Records.

These works not only entered the Top 10 in the UK, but also received praise from critics. Subsequently, she continued exploring various musical styles, such as gospel, adult contemporary, pop, rock, and folk rock.Throughout her career, Parton has been awarded for her compositions, performances, and recordings, earning seven Grammy Awards and multiple nominations for the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. Her name is listed in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2025, she received the honorary Jean Hersholt Award from the Oscars. Her total sales exceed 100 million records, solidifying her as one of the best-selling artists in history.

In 2004, the magazine Rolling Stone included her in the 73rd position of its list of the greatest singers of all time.