Dolly Parton grew up in Locust Ridge, Tennessee with 11 siblings. She was born in 1946 to parents Robert Lee and Avie Lee Parton. Parton is a talented singer, songwriter, and actress who has overcome challenges like poverty as a child and weight issues. Some of her most famous songs are "Islands in the Stream," "Coat of Many Colors," and "Jolene." Parton still performs and inspires others to believe in themselves and never give up.