“I Will Always Love You” gained another life when Whitney Houston recorded it for The Bodyguard. Houston’s version became a worldwide success, but the heart of the song always belonged to the Tennessee songwriter who first wrote it.
Dolly’s success also extended to Hollywood. She appeared in popular films including 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, proving that her humor, warmth and natural charm worked just as beautifully on screen as they did on stage.
More Than a Music Star
Despite the glamorous costumes, towering blond hair and sparkling rhinestones, Dolly Parton never appeared to forget where she came from.
She regularly joked about her appearance and never seemed afraid to laugh at herself. Behind that playful personality, however, was a talented songwriter, intelligent businesswoman and determined philanthropist.
One of her proudest accomplishments was the Imagination Library, a program created to send free books to young children. What began as a local effort in Tennessee grew into an international literacy program that delivered millions of books to families.
