The Music Workshop Company Blog 

Each month the Music Workshop Company publishes two blogs. One blog, written by the MWC team addresses a key issue in Music Education or gives information about a particular genre or period of music. The other blog is written by a guest writer, highlighting good practice or key events in Music Education. We hope you enjoy reading the blogs. 
 
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Dolly Parton

Posted on 18th January 2026 at 16:43
On 19th January 2026, singer songwriter Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday. 
 
Her incredible catalogue of songs appear ohave been recorded by Dolly herself and have been covered by a wide range of Artists as well as being used in musicals. 
 
Alongside her career in music, Dolly is also an actor, businesswoman and philanthropist, giving particular support to reading programmes.  
 
Her work has been acknowledged through eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In November 2024, Dolly Parton was named the Greatest Country Artist of all Time by Billboard. 
 
Our blog celebrates her life and work.  
 
Image: Josef Just 
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