Dolly Parton turned 80 on January 19, 2026, so as of now she is 80 years old. She was born in 1946 in Sevierville, Tennessee, and continues to be active in music, philanthropy, and entertainment.
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- Birthday: January 19
- Birth year: 1946
- Current age: 80 (as of 2026)
- Recent updates: new music releases around her 80th birthday and ongoing projects like Dollywood and stage productions (examples include special anniversary releases and performances announced around early 2026) [sources: general entertainment coverage around Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday].
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Age, career timeline and what to know about country music legend Dolly Parton
www.sportingnews.comThe official, historical archive of Dolly Parton including awards, books, family history, entertainment, milestones, movies, music, philanthropy and TV.
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www.sportingnews.comA new version of Parton's 1977 single 'Light of a Clear Blue Morning' includes Lainey Wilson, Queen Latifah, Reba McEntire and Parton's goddaughter, Miley Cyrus.
www.cnn.comThe Queen of Country has a milestone birthday on Jan. 19, but she's not ready to slow down. 'I feel like I'm just getting started,' Parton says.
www.knoxnews.comDolly Parton looks back on her performing career in her new book Star of the Show: My Life on Stage. In her new PEOPLE cover, the Queen of country opens up about her legacy, her looming 80th birthday…
people.comDolly Parton has released a new rendition of the 1977 hit "Light of a Clear Blue Morning." It includes goddaughter Miley Cyrus, along with Lainey Wilson, Queen Latifah and Reba McEntire.
abcnews.go.comDolly Parton has been in the music industry for as long as many can remember. After spending decades in the spotlight, learn how old the singer is now here.
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