rney began in childhood, performing in the church choir and later debuting on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13.

At 77, Parton is candid about her cosmetic procedures, including facelifts, breast implants, and botox. She maintains, “I look totally artificial, but I hopefully am totally real.” She opts for gradual enhancements to avoid appearing overly done.

Parton’s dedication to her appearance isn’t vanity; it’s about being “ambulance-ready.” She explained, “If it’s going to earthquake, if we get an earthquake, I’m not running out in the street looking like you look now. I have to be ambulance-ready at all times if I get sick or something.”