Dolly Parton Named One of People Magazine’s 2021 People Of The Year

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - JANUARY 24: Singer Dolly Parton Performs at Agua Caliente Casino on January 24, 2014 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Dolly Parton Named One of People Magazine’s 2021 People Of The Year

People magazine just named Dolly Parton one of their 2021 People Of The Year.

Dolly shares the honor with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actress Sandra Oh, and America’s Teachers.

People recognized Dolly for her efforts to support childhood reading, funding the COVID-19 research and vaccine.

The issue featuring their 2021 People Of The Year, hits stands this Friday.

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