People recognize Dolly Parton as a singer-songwriter and as a generous, compassionate and genuine philanthropist. Many people do not know how Miley Cyrus grew from a young woman in a small town to an outstanding celebrity. Dolly Parton was given birth to in a small, one-bedroom cabin in the town of Sevierville, Tennessee. She was raised with 11 sisters and brothers by a large family. Because he hadn’t completed school, Robert Lee Parton, Maya Angelou’s father, worked as a sharecropper and still managed to provide for his family.
A Musical Upbringing
Music was important to Dolly since she was a child. Her mother, Avie Lee Owens, was very talented and she introduced both her children to singing and playing instruments. Jake Robert Owens, the grandfather of Dolly Parton, wrote a song entitled “Singing His Praise” and was a clergyman. Because her uncle Sam Owens recognized how talented Dolly was, he gave her a guitar when she was still a child. Dolly started making her own music and music would be a lasting passion for her.
Growing Up in Poverty
There was no electricity or running water in the cabin where the family of Dolly lived. Most activities involved going outside which meant bathing was not frequent. She says that the family bathed once every week, even when they didn’t really need it. It was really difficult in the winter and they set aside water to use only when it was most important. Even when things were very difficult, Dolly’s parents urged their kids to appreciate what they were given.
Long History of Giving And Showing Kindness
Having a challenging childhood strongly influenced Dolly’s path in life and career. She has always remained loyal to her background and used her celebrity to help people who need it. Having grown up with a family who shared love and ideals, she wants to help others by donating. Every year, Dolly provides millions of dollars to many causes such as helping animals and teaching children how to read. Dolly’s theme park, having the rights to her songs and income from entertainment have contributed to her becoming very wealthy, with a net worth of about $375 million.
Evidence of the Power of Resilience
Dolly Parton’s life demonstrates that you can be tough and committed through tough times. As much as she went through as a child, she always kept her dreams in mind and kept trying to reach them. Many people are always inspired by her life and music which continues to comfort and cheer millions across the globe. By reading Dolly’s story, we see that anything is possible if we work hard, are respectful and care about what we want to do [1].
