Awards & Honors
26 entries in the Dolly Parton compendium.
Presidential Medal of FreedomThe nation's highest civilian honor crowns a lifetime of music, magic, and giving back.Country Music Hall of Fame InductionThe Queen of Country earned her place in history with this landmark election.Rock and Roll Hall of Fame InductionCountry legend finally crowned among rock royalty after decades of musical magic.Kennedy Center HonorsA tribute recognizing performing arts contributions to American culture.Gershwin Prize for Popular SongA lifetime of melody and magic crowned by the nation's highest musical honor.Songwriters Hall of Fame InductionHonoring the enduring songs and words from a country legend.Hollywood Walk of Fame StarA shining tribute on the boulevard where legends walk among stars.CMA Entertainer of the YearThe elusive top honor that highlights her broader, unmatched legacy in Nashville.BMI Icon AwardThe source contains no information regarding this specific award.National Medal of ArtsA golden tribute to a lifetime of melody, magic, and American musical excellence.Billboard Woman of the YearA timeless tribute to the Queen's unmatched influence on music and culture.Primetime Emmy AwardA recipient of three Emmy Awards among her many prestigious accolades.Disney Legends AwardA golden tribute to the Queen of Country's magical storytelling legacy.Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame InductionHonored in 1978 for crafting timeless melodies that defined a generation of country music.Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female – Jolene (1974)One name, one plea, one Grammy—'Jolene' proved a single woman's voice could shatter a roomCMA Award for Entertainer of the Year (1976)One night in Nashville, the whole country agreed: she was the one.CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year (1970)A 24-year-old from the Smokies told Nashville she was the voice to listen to.Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female – I Will Always Love You (1975)One song, one night, and a Grammy that told the world Dolly was here to stay.CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year (1976)The year the country music world officially bowed to the queen they'd been singing along tACM Award for Entertainer of the YearDolly's won it more times than anyone in the award's history, and every single time the voACM Award for Female Artist of the YearTwelve golden trophies, one voice that made country music bow.CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year (1971)A young Smoky Mountains songstress claimed country's top female honor in her breakout era.Kennedy Center Honors (2022)America's sweetheart finally got the nation's highest artistic bow.Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (1999)A brass star on a Hollywood sidewalk, forever marking the name that sang the world a lullaSongwriters Hall of Fame Induction (2022)The industry finally put a name on the woman who named a generation's feelings.Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)A gilded circle for the woman who gave America its most beloved melodies and a book for ev
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