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Dolly Parton – Country Music Icon Honored by Guinness World Records in Nashville
This morning in Nashville, Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, was honored as a Guinness World Records Icon — a special recognition marking yet another milestone in her legendary musical journey. This comes after Dolly has already achieved 11 Guinness World Records — numbers that not only reflect her extraordinary talent but also her profound influence on the music world.
Her Guinness World Records titles include:
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Most consecutive decades with Top 10 entries on the Billboard Country Albums chart by a female country artist.
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Most Grammy nominations for a female country artist.
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Most studio albums released by a female country artist.
In addition, Dolly Parton is the first country artist ever to be nominated for all four of the most prestigious awards in the arts: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief at Guinness World Records, stated:
“Dolly Parton is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated songwriters and performers in the history of country music, as reflected in the many Guinness World Records titles she holds. But her reach and influence extend far beyond the world of music.”
At this mature stage of her life and career, Dolly Parton still carries her trademark charm, humility, and deep love for her audience. She is not only an American music icon but also an endless source of inspiration for generations of music lovers around the world.
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