Dolly Parton – $500 million
Greatest Hits: Jolene, I Will Always Love You, 9 to 5
Dolly Parton is not only a singer; she also has written over 3,000 songs. Whitney Houston wrote, “I Will Always Love You,” and many popular artists also covered that song. When asked about her songwriting, she stated that she began writing at the age of 7. Whether it’s a poem, a concept, an album, or a little tidbit, she said she tries to write something every day. Through a deep religious tradition in the Appalachian Mountains, her folk childhood influenced her. She was awarded 35 BMI Awards.
Dolly Parton – $500 Million
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