Today is Dolly Parton Day: Why fans are celebrating the iconic singer and country star on September 25

The world lost significant sparkle and empathy on August 25 when beloved country music and humanitarian icon Dolly Parton died. Today (Friday, September 25), many locations across the United States are collectively celebrating Dolly Parton Day. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to join in. A brief Dolly Parton biography Parton was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee. She grew up in a humble one-bedroom home in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee with...