Dolly Parton at 80: From a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains to worldwide fame
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Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday as country music icon transformed from rural Sevierville girl to global superstar over 60-year career.
"I just knew that I wanted to be out in a bigger world. I knew there was more than just the Smokies. I love my people, I love my home, but I just wanted to do more." Janelle Ash is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to janelle.ash@fox.com.
"I just wanted to say how much it means to me that you’re all coming together again this year to celebrate my big ol’ birthday," she began. A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)
"I wish I could be there in person, but I’ll be sending you all my love for sure," Parton concluded.
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