Dolly Parton Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter and actress and noted philanthropist who was tapped by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' board of governors to receive its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 16th Governors Awards on Nov.