Dolly Parton celebrates 75th birthday

By FOX 5 Digital Team

Published January 19, 2021 9:31am EST

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Dolly Parton performs with a guitar in 1976. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

Happy birthday Dolly Parton!

America's sweetheart turns 75 Tuesday.

The music and movie star was born in Pittman Center, Tennessee in 1946.

Parton is also known for her philanthropic work, most recently donating $1 million to research for a COVID-19 vaccine.

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