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Dolly is admired as one of the most successful and active female musicians of all time. Check out this test to find out how much you know about her

Questions and Answers

1.

Which year did she make her album debut?
- A.
  
  1965
- B.
  
  1966
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1968
Correct Answer
C. 1967

Explanation
In order to determine the year in which she made her album debut, we need to look for the option that corresponds to the correct answer. In this case, the correct answer is 1967.

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2.

Who did she write the song I will always love you for?
- A.
  
  Mel Tillis
- B.
  
  Porter Wagoner
- C.
  
  Norma Jean
- D.
  
  Mary Stuart
Correct Answer
B. Porter Wagoner

Explanation
Porter Wagoner is the correct answer because he was a country music artist and television host who helped launch Dolly Parton's career. Dolly Parton wrote the song "I Will Always Love You" as a farewell to Wagoner when she decided to pursue a solo career. Wagoner played a significant role in Parton's early success, making him the most likely person she wrote the song for.

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3.

How many of her songs have reached No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts?
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  25
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  40
Correct Answer
B. 25

Explanation
The correct answer is 25. This means that 25 of her songs have reached No. 1 on the Billboard country music charts.

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4.

How many Grammy Awards has she won?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  11
- D.
  
  13
Correct Answer
B. 9

Explanation
The answer is 9 because it is the number of Grammy Awards she has won.

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5.

How many Grammy nominations has she received?
- A.
  
  22
- B.
  
  27
- C.
  
  47
- D.
  
  35
Correct Answer
C. 47
6.

In which year was she inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  1999
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  2002
Correct Answer
B. 1999
7.

Which movie performance earned Dolly Parton a Golden Globe nomination?
- A.
  
  Joyful Noise
- B.
  
  Steel Magnolias
- C.
  
  Rhinestone
- D.
  
  The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Correct Answer
D. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Explanation
Dolly Parton earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."

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8.

In what year was her hit single Coat of Many Colours released?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1971
- C.
  
  1972
- D.
  
  1973
Correct Answer
A. 1970

Explanation
The hit single "Coat of Many Colours" was released in 1970.

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9.

How many children does Dolly Parton have?
- A.
  
  3
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
D. None

Explanation
Dolly Parton does not have any children. She has been open about her decision to not have children and has focused on her career instead.

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10.

What is the name of Parton's husband?
- A.
  
  Jimmy Jones
- B.
  
  Jonny Cash
- C.
  
  Wilson Bridge
- D.
  
  Carl Thomas Dean
Correct Answer
D. Carl Thomas Dean