Dolly Parton Named Guinness World Records Icon

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Dolly Parton

Guinness World Records has revealed that in honor of Dolly Parton Day (Aug. 5), Parton has been named a Guinness World Records Icon.

The superstar has earned 11 Guinness World Records titles, and joins a select group of individuals whose world record achievements have transcended their field and inspired people across the globe, with her timeless hits captivating generations for decades. Dolly was presented with her official Icon certificate by GWR spokeswoman Amanda Marcus at her studios in Nashville.

Among Dolly’s latest Guinness titles are: Most consecutive decades with Top 10 album entries on the Billboard country chart (female) – 7, with Rockstar; Longest span of No.1 hits on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart (female) – 46 years 197 days, with Rockstar; Most decades with a Top 20 hit on the US Hot Country Songs chart – 7, with “Please Please Please”; and Most Top 10 entries on the US Top Country Albums chart (female) – 49, with Rockstar.

“Dolly is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated writers and performers in the history of country music, as reflected in her many Guinness World Records certificates, but her reach and influence extends far beyond the musical world,” says Craig Glenday, Editor in Chief at Guinness World Records, “There are so many projects close to her heart – poverty relief, education, medical research and of course the Imagination Library free-books campaign – and it’s these important, life-changing initiatives that propels Dolly into a different league. She truly is a living legend, and it’s an honour to bestow GWR ICON status upon her.”

Previous Guinness ICONS include double amputee triathlete Billy Monger, Polar explorer Preet Chandi, global superstar Taylor Swift and the tallest and shortest women in the world Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge.

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