Dolly Parton wasn't just a country star, she was a genuine legend

TL;DR

Dolly Parton, a self-made icon, passed away at the age of 80.
She was legendary for her music, business sense, film career, and philanthropy.
Parton rose from poverty in East Tennessee, influenced by gospel music and her family's Christian values.
Her career began in Nashville, leading to hits like 'Dumb Blonde,' 'Coat of Many Colours,' 'Jolene,' and 'I Will Always Love You.'
She demonstrated sharp business skills, notably refusing Elvis Presley's request for 50% of the rights to 'I Will Always Love You,' a decision that later proved lucrative through Whitney Houston's cover.
Parton successfully transitioned to film in the 1980s, starring in movies like '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias.'
Her distinctive image and style were embraced with self-deprecating humor, exemplified by quotes like 'It cost a lot of money to look this cheap.'
Her philanthropy included creating Dollywood to provide jobs in her hometown and founding Dolly's 'Imagination Library' to promote childhood literacy.
She sold over 100 million records and performed in the 'legends' slot at Glastonbury in 2014.

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