In honor of the legendary singer-songwriter, actress, and all around Southern icon’s 78th birthday, we wanted to take a look back at her (and her music) through the years. With more than 40 albums (including 2022’s Rockstar) and nearly 800 songs spanning her six-decade-career, there’s a lot to choose from.
Here are eight of our favorite Dolly Parton performances ranging from 1970 to 2022 to bring a smile to your face and maybe even tempt you to put a teasing comb through your hair. Happy birthday, Dolly.
“Mule Skinner Blues” (1970)
“Joshua” (1971)
“I Will Always Love You” (1974)
“Coat of Many Colors” (1979)
“Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rodgers (1983)
“9 to 5″ (1983)
“Jolene” (2014)
“Rockin” (2022)
