Dolly Parton is a country music darling [1], Hollywood favorite, and all-around national treasure [2]. With a career that spans 50 years [3], Dolly has composed over 3,000 songs, including memorable hits like "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene [4]," and "Coat of Many Colors." In addition to her mesmerizing music career, Dolly has also charmed audiences with her roles in films [5] like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and Steel Magnolias. We can also thank her for the iconic quip, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap" — and don't even get us started on Dollywood. We're celebrating Dolly by looking back on her early life in pictures. We will always love you, Dolly.