Dolly Parton quickly peaks to No.1 with her country ballad “I Will Always Love You” in 1974

Released on June 6, 1974, the country ballad “I Will Always Love You” remains Dolly Parton’s signature song, learn more about the background of this famous ballad

The iconic country music singer Dolly Parton was born on this day in 1946

Dolly Parton singer, songwriter, and actress was born in Tennessee, 80 years ago today. She is best known for her hits “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Islands in the Stream” and her films “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias”