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Alan Jackson, Loretta Lynn and More Tribute Dolly Parton On Her 76th Birthday
As Dolly Parton celebrates her 76th Birthday, the country music community is coming together to wish her a Happy Birthday. …
Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn; Photos via Instagram
As Dolly Parton celebrates her 76th Birthday, the country music community is coming together to wish her a Happy Birthday.
Artists such as Reba McEntire, Loretta Lynn, Clint Black, Jeannie Seely, Tanya Tucker, Alan Jackson and more took to social media on Wednesday (Jan. 19) to share photos and memories with the “9 to 5” singer.
“Happy birthday @dollyparton!!!” Reba McEntire wrote. “I will always love you. Hope you’re taking the day off from workin’ 9 to 5! 🦋💖✨ #happybirthdaydolly”
“Happy Birthday @dollyparton!” Clint Black said on Instagram. “Thanks for the joy you’ve brought us all!”
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY today, January 19th, to Jeannie’s friend and fellow Grand Ole Opry member DOLLY PARTON!!” Jeannie Seely shared. “And a fun flashback photo taken in London showing Dolly waiting on Jeannie to get done talking on the phone.”
Additionally, Parton’s Goddaughter, superstar Miley Cyrus, also shared a message alongside a comical clip from the set of Hannah Montana.
“One of the many invaluable lessons learned from @dollyparton ❤️ Happy Birthday Aunt Dolly!,” Cyrus shared.
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See all the Birthday messages to Parton below.
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Happy birthday @DollyParton
Thank you for forever pulling me into your unbroken circle. 💛✨ pic.twitter.com/o3LqmQpLZn
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) January 19, 2022
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Parton even took to Instagram to join in on the fun and celebrate her Birthday with a throwback photo of herself wearing a red and pink ensemble.
“Just hangin’ out in my birthday suit!” Parton captioned an Instagram post on her 76th Birthday.
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The legendary Dolly Parton was born on January 19, 1946. She grew up in East Tennessee amongst the Great Smoky Mountains where she was one of 12 children to parents Avie Lee and Robert Lee. After graduating from high school in 1964, Parton relocated to Nashville where she pursued her musical dreams.
She has gone on to become one of country music’s most revered artists, with 25 RIAA-certified gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards. She has 25 No.1 singles on the Billboard country charts, 11 GRAMMY Awards, 10 CMA Awards and five ACM Awards. She’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Parton’s accolades are endless, and her heart is even bigger. To date, Parton has donated over 173 million books to children around the world through her Imagination Library and always steps up to help when her neighbors are in need.
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Lauren Jo Black
Lauren Jo Black, a University of Central Florida graduate, has immersed herself in the world of country music for over 15 years. In 2008, she co-founded CountryMusicIsLove, eventually selling it to a major record label in 2015. Following the rebranding of the website to Sounds Like Nashville, Black served as Editor-in-Chief for two and a half years. Currently, she assumes the role of Editor-in-Chief at Country Now and oversees Country Now’s content and digital footprint. Her extensive experience also encompasses her previous role as a Country Music Expert Writer for Answers.com and her work being featured on Forbes.com. She’s been spotlighted among Country Aircheck’s Women of Influence and received the 2012 Rising Star Award from the University of Central Florida. Black also spent time in front of the camera as host of Country Now Live, which brought live music directly to fans in 2021 when the majority of concerts were halted due to the pandemic. During this time, she hosted 24 weeks of live concerts via Country Now Live on Twitch with special guests such as Lady A, Dierks Bentley, Jordan Davis, Brett Young, and Jon Pardi. Over the course of her career, she has had the privilege of conducting interviews with some of the industry’s most prominent stars, including Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, and many others. Lauren Jo Black is a longtime member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.