Dolly Parton obituary: The country legend who sang from the heart0

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• August 25, 2026

Despite being unable to read sheet music, Parton played several instruments including the banjo, harp, piano and saxophone. She had her first number one hit – and first Grammy nomination – with the song Joshua in 1971 and finally left The Porter Wagoner Show in 1974 to concentrate on her solo career. To say goodbye