Dolly Parton passes away at age 80

Country music icon Dolly Parton passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. Known for her significant contributions as both a singer and actress, Parton left a vast musical legacy.

Her discography includes notable works such as the EP ‘The Grass Is Blue’, which highlighted her expertise in bluegrass, and collaborative albums with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt titled ‘Trio’ and ‘Trio II’. One of her most enduring achievements as a songwriter is ‘I Will Always Love You’, originally released on her 1974 album ‘Jolene’. The song later achieved massive global success when covered by Whitney Houston for the 1992 film ‘The Bodyguard’, selling 15 million copies and reaching number one in fifteen countries.