Dolly Parton turned 80 on January 19, 2026.
Key points:
- Born January 19, 1946, she celebrated her 80th birthday in 2026. [web:-knoxnews/2026-01-15][web:cnn/2026-01-19]
- She recently released new music that coincided with her 80th birthday celebrations. [web:cnn/2026-01-19]
- Her health updates in late 2025 prompted fans to check on her status, but public statements in early 2026 indicated she was doing well. [web:knoxnews/2026-01-15][web:cnn/2026-01-19]
If you’d like, I can pull a couple of the most reliable recent sources and summarize any ongoing health or touring updates you’re interested in.
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The 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.
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www.sportingnews.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.
hollywoodlife.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.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.
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