Who are Dolly Parton's 11 siblings, and what do they do?
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Dolly Parton and her siblings are members of a very gifted family after decades of working in music and film.With Dolly set to co- host the 53rd Annual CMAs, we've had more reason to think about the Partons.
What is the story with the 11 brothers and sisters?Where are the Parton siblings now?
Robert and Avie Lee Parton were the parents of the big family.Six boys and six girls were named after them in order of birth.
The clan had a passion for music, instilled in them by their mother, who always encouraged them to sing at home and at church.Dolly's sister Rachel told People that singing was like breathing.
Two of Dolly's brothers passed away.According to a 2015 Fox News segment, Larry Parton died four days after he was born.Floyd Parton passed away at the age of 61.Floyd wrote and performed a number of songs for Dolly, including "Rockin' Years" from the album Eagle When She Flies, "Nickels and Dimes", and "Waltz Me to Heaven"
Many of the Parton kids still perform with Dolly.Here's what they're doing now.
Several of the Parton sisters are involved in singing and acting.Parton was one of them.She made her country singing debut in 1967.Her 1975 song "I Want to Hold You in My Dreams Tonight" was a hit.In 2015, she appeared in Dolly Parton's movie Coat of Many Colors.
Freida Parton is also a talented singer.In the Dollywood show, "My People," she and her brother Randy performed.Freida used to perform in a punk band and sing back-up on some of Dolly Parton's albums, but now works as an ordination minister and opened her own wedding chapel.