Dolly Parton earns honors from Emmys, Guinness World Records

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Dolly Parton talks about upcoming events she's excited for at Dollywood, and addresses how far her hometown has come since the Gatlinburg fires last year. Maggie Jones/News Sentinel

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton has had a successful 2018 so far. 

Ahead of Parton's 72nd birthday Friday, Sony Music announced that since the year began she has received honors from the Emmys, Guinness World Records and the Recording Industry Association of America.

“What a fantastic way to start off a new year,” said Parton in the release. “By being honored by the Emmys, RIAA and Guinness World Records folks! I am so flattered and proud!"

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Award for Smoky Mountains Rise

Parton received honors from the Emmys for her work on Smoky Mountains Rise, her telethon that raised more than $9 million for the My People Fund, which was used to help victims of the Nov. 28, 2016, Gatlinburg, Tenn., wildfires.

She, along with collaborators Nicholas E. Dugger, Danny Nozell, Pete Owens, Scott Durand, Shanna Strassberg, Edie Lynn Hoback and John Zarling, are nominated for a 32nd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards in the Community Service category for their work on Smoky Mountains Rise, according to the Sony Music news release.

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During the ceremony, Parton and the Dollywood Foundation will be given the Governors’ Award for outstanding achievement in community service.

The awards ceremony will be streamed at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday from Nashville's Music City Center. For more information on the ceremony, visit the regional Emmys website. 

Parton breaks two records

Parton also gained a spot in the record books in 2018. She was recognized for holding records for the Most Decades with a Top 20 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and Most Hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist, according to the news release.

Guinness World Records came to Nashville to present Parton her record title certificates, and she is featured in the 2018 edition of Guinness World Records.

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Dolly Parton as a student at Sevier County High School where she graduated in 1964.  Pigeon Forge Public Library

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Dolly Parton's senior photo in the 1964 Sevier County High School yearbook.  Sevier County High School Yearbook

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Dolly Parton in a 1967 photo.  Submitted

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Musician Dolly Parton in a 1970 photo.  Contributed

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Dolly Parton in a 1971 photo.  Contributed

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A publicity photo of Dolly Parton from 1972 for RCA Records and Top Billing.  Contributed

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1973 photograph of Dolly Parton.   Contributed

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Dolly Parton, 1974.   Contributed

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In this Feb. 19, 1977 file photo, Les Paul, right, and Chet Atkins, left, are presented Grammies by Dolly Parton and Freddie Fender, second from right, at 19th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Paul, 94, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, died, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 in White Plains, N.Y., according to Gibson Guitar. (AP Photo/George Brich, file)  AP

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Lee Parton (left) father of Dolly Parton (center) and Dolly's mother, Avie Lee Parton in a Oct 14, 1977 photograph. KNS staff  Knoxville News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton in a 1978 publicity still for RCA records.  Contributed

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June 1978 photograph of Dolly Parton dressed for the 4th of July and announcing a three-movie deal with 20th Century Fox.   Submitted

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1979 CBS handout photo of Dolly Parton and Carol Burnett to promote the special, "Dolly and Carol in Nashville" that aired on February 14, 1979.   Submitted

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Marking Dolly Parton's film debut, "Nine to Five, Parton" played Doralee Rhodes. The film premiered in 1980.  Contributed

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Dolly Parton, left, Lily Tomlin, center, and Jan Fonda arrive at New York's Sutton Theater, Sunday, Dec. 14, 1980 for the premiere of the movie, "9 To 5". The three star in the film which was shown on Sunday for the benefit of working women, the National Association of Officer workers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)  AP

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Jim Nabors, Dolly Parton, and Burt Reynolds, left to right, during the gala premier in Austin Texas, on Sunday, July 11, 1982, of the movie 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas', starring Parton and Reynolds. (AP Photo/TWP)  AP

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Country music entertainers Dolly Parton and Roy Acuff exchange a joke outside the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Monday, Oct. 11, 1983, where the Country Music Association Awards show is being televised. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)  AP

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Dolly Parton (right) starred with Sylvester Stallone in the 1984 movie "Rhinestone." 20th Century Fox   Contributed

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Dolly Parton in May of 1986 for the Tennessee Homecoming.   News Sentinel

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Crowds and lights follow Dolly Parton after a press conference at Dollywood on Oct. 7, 1987. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)  News Sentinel

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Host Dolly Parton, second from right, performs with the Hank Williams Jr., center, and other stars at the end of the nationally televised 22nd annual CMA Awards show at the Grand Ole Opry House Oct 10, 1988. Callie Shell/ The Tennessean  The Tennessean

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Dolly Parton in 1989 in New York to promote her hosting of Saturday Night Live.   Submitted

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Dolly Parton (left) starred with Daryl Hannah in the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias." Tri-Star Pictures  Contributed

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Dolly Parton opens Dollywood for a new season April 27, 1990.  MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL

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Entertainer Bob Hope and Dolly Parton share a moment on stage at the season opening of Dollywood on April 27, 1991. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)  News Sentinel

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Adding more projects to her film resume, Dolly Parton starred in the 1992 film "Straight Talk," working with James Woods. Hollywood Pictures  Contributed

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Spraying herself with her new perfume, naturally called "Dolly," Dolly Parton introduces her new line of cosmetics on November 11, 1993, at Dollywood.  Paul Efird/News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton and The Nashville Network host Ralph Emery in a TNN publicity still from 1994.  Contributed

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Dolly Parton climbs into a 1955 Chevrolet convertible at the season opening of Dollywood on April 21, 1995. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton marks the season opening of Dollywood on April 20, 1996. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)  Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

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Children from Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church listen on June 13, 1997 as Dolly Parton reads aloud to them as part of her Imagination Station program, an effort to provide children with one book to read each month. Paul Efird/Knoxville News Sentinel  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton and "The E-Team - Elvises of the Sky" ham it up at the grand opening of Dollywood's 13th season in 1998. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton announces the new $20 million Dolly's Splash Country water park during a ceremony in 2000. The park will cover nearly 35 acres adjacent to Dollywood when completed. (PAUL EFIRD/NEWS SENTINEL)  Paul Efird, Paul Efird/News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton sings with the Stavropolye Cossacks State Dance group April 6, 2001, at Dollywood. Dolly was opening the Festival of Nations which features hundreds of performers from countries including Kenya, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Ireland, Trinidad, the Czech Republic and Russia. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)  Michael Patrick, Knoxville News-Sentinel

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Dolly Parton shows off a blanket given to her by Neal McCaleb, left, Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, and Cherokee Nation Chief Chadwick Smith on Dec. 13, 2002, at Dollywood. The occasion was an announcement of the expansion of the Imagination Library to American Indian pre-schoolers. (SAUL YOUNG/NEWS SENTINEL)  Saul Young/News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton serves dessert to reporters during media day on April 4, 2003, at Dollywood. Parton announced the opening of the Festival of Nations. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)  Michael Patrick

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Dolly Parton laughs as she get Gov. Phil Bredesen to sing along with her on "Old McDonald" during the launch of Imagination Library Friday, June 18, 2004, at Dollywood. Imagination Library is a statewide preschool reading initiative supported by the governor. (MICHAEL PATRICK/NEWS SENTINEL)   Michael Patrick, Michael Patrick

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Dolly Parton performs before a packed house on Sept. 23, 2005, at Dollywood. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)   News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton appears in a tiger cage to kick off her annual KidsFest June 19, 2006, at Dollywood. The festival featured "Big Cats and Magic" starring Merlin award winning illusionists the Fercos Brothers.  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton kicks off the 2007 season with an appearance at the new Festival of Nations Celebrate Ireland production Friday at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)   News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton performs Porter Wagoner songs Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Dollywood during a tribute to the late country music star. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton sits for an interview at Dollywood Thursday, May 7, 2009. (NEWS SENTINEL ARCHIVE)  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton shows off the Dolly new Parton Center for Women's Services at LeConte Medical Center on Feb. 12, 2010, in Pigeon Forge.  News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton kicks off her "Better Day" tour at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday, July 17, 2011. The show proceeds will benefit Dolly's Imagination Library childhood literacy program.   Saul Young/News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton poses with the late News Sentinel reporter Terry Morrow at Dollywood Friday, Mar. 23, 2012.  Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

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Dolly Parton talks about her career and dreams for Dollywood at her 2013 season preview March 22, 2013.  Michael Patrick / News Sentinel

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In this June 29, 2014 file photo, U.S singer Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury music festival, in England. NBC is in business with famed musician, Parton. The network has closed a deal for a series of TV movies based on her songs, stories and "inspired life," NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt said Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.  AP

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Dolly Parton is seen performing in concert at the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, July 31, 2015 in Nashville, Tenn.  AP

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Dolly Parton performs at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge as part of her "Pure & Simple" tour on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.  BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

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“To receive these two Guinness World Records is so great!” Parton said in the release. “Joining so many wonderful singers and songwriters who have been honored this way feels so special to me. You never know when you start out with your work how it’s going to turn out, but to have these two world records makes me feel very humbled and blessed!”

RIAA surprises Parton with award upgrades

The Recording Industry Association of America presented Parton with four plaques honoring her music.

The organization awarded its gold certification to her recordings of I Will Always Love You, and Jolene. Both have amassed more than 500,000 digital sales and streams, according to the news release.

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Her song 9 To 5 was awarded platinum certification with more than 1 million digital sales and streams.

She also received an award related to Whitney Houston's recording of I Will Always Love You. Parton is the sole songwriter of the track, and she was honored when the song received triple-platinum certification for more than 3 million digital sales and streams, the news release said.

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