Dolly Parton
Definition
Dolly Parton is an American singer-songwriter, actress, musician, and businesswoman renowned for her distinctive raspy voice, flamboyant style, and contributions to country music with hits like 'Jolene,' '9 to 5,' and 'I Will Always Love You.'
A philanthropist and entrepreneur, she founded Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has distributed millions of free books to children worldwide to promote literacy.
An enduring pop culture icon celebrated for her larger-than-life persona, wit, and advocacy for various causes including LGBTQ+ rights and disaster relief.
Examples
She channeled her inner Dolly Parton with a wig taller than her ego and a voice that could shatter glass.
After pouring herself a coffee at dawn, she muttered, 'Tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen' like Dolly Parton on a Monday.
His guitar solo was pure Dolly Parton—flashy, heartfelt, and impossible to look away from.
In the boardroom, she negotiated like Dolly Parton writing '9 to 5,' turning bosses into believers.