A Birthday Reminder That Dolly Parton Wrote This Iconic Song (And We Will Always Love Her For It)

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Happy Birthday Dolly Parton!

Today is the icon Dolly Parton's birthday, and the internet is coming out in droves to celebrate. Dolly Parton has been a wonderful, unproblematic queen of the music world for years. She has made a significant impact on listeners throughout generations. She has also served as the inspiration for many of the artists we obsess over on the main stage today. Fans of the singer's from all over the world have come out in drove's to celebrate the musical sensations successes that she has had in her 77 years of life so far.

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One of the most impressive accomplishments of the performer is that she actually wrote two of her most iconic songs EVER on the same day. That's right. We are talking about "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You." Both of those well-known songs were created on the same day. (What a day it was!) For those who are sitting there scratching your heads, yes, Dolly Parton was the original creator of the song "I Will Always Love You." She recorded and released the number back in 1974 where it was then a chart topper. The song was re-popularized when Whitney Houston took it on.

Dolly Parton has spent her years in the limelight loved by all. Fran Lebowitz once said, "Even people who hate everyone love Dolly Parton." She is constantly spreading joy. We hope that Dolly Parton has a wonderful and celebratory 77th birthday surrounded by her friends and family. Happy Birthday Dolly!

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