332 million
Number of books gifted to children by Dolly Parton’s imagination library since she founded it in 1995. The crown jewel of her philanthropic efforts, it’s just one of the reasons she leaves a legacy as perhaps the last universally beloved celebrity.
Why It Matters:
Dolly said, “The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world.”
Source: imaginationlibrary.com
7
Number of songs written by Dolly Parton that were made into hits by other singers, most famously “I Will Always Love You,” sung by Whitney Houston.
Why It Matters:
Parton won 11 grammies and countless other awards for her own singing, but was generous with others who covered her, saying “I am always complimented when anybody wants to do my songs,”
Source: mentalfloss.com
1
Number of U.S. airports named after a musician (Louis Armstrong airport in New Orleans).
Why It Matters:
Hey @Fly_Nashville, let’s get this done so everyone flying into Nashville can have “Dolly Parton International” on their itinerary.
Source: x.com
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