Dolly Parton starts off 2018 with awards from Emmys, Guinness World Records, RIAA
Maggie Jones
Dolly Parton has had a successful 2018 so far.
Since the year began, she has received honors from the Emmys, Guinness World Records and the Recording Industry Association of America, according to a press release from Sony Music.
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“What a fantastic way to start off a new year,” said Parton in the release. “By being honored by the Emmys, RIAA and Guinness World Records folks! I am so flattered and proud!"
Award for Smoky Mountains Rise
Parton received honors from the Emmys for her work on Smoky Mountains Rise, her telethon that raised more than $9 million for the My People Fund, which was used to help victims of the Nov. 28, 2016, Gatlinburg wildfires.
She, along with collaborators Nicholas E. Dugger, Danny Nozell, Pete Owens, Scott Durand, Shanna Strassberg, Edie Lynn Hoback and John Zarling, are nominated for a 32nd Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards in the Community Service category for their work on Smoky Mountains Rise, according to the press release.
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During the ceremony, Parton and the Dollywood Foundation will be given the the Governors’ Award for outstanding achievement in community service.
The awards ceremony will be streamed at 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Jan. 20, from Nashville's Music City Center. For more information on the ceremony, visit https://emmynashville.org/.
Parton breaks two records
Parton also gained a spot in the record books in 2018. She was recognized for holding records for the Most Decades with a Top 20 hit on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart and Most Hits on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart by a Female Artist, according to the press release.
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Guinness World Records came to Nashville to present Parton her record title certificates, and she is featured in the 2018 edition of Guinness World Records.
“To receive these two Guinness World Records is so great!” said Parton in the release. “Joining so many wonderful singers and songwriters who have been honored this way feels so special to me. You never know when you start out with your work how it’s going to turn out, but to have these two world records makes me feel very humbled and blessed!”
RIAA surprises Parton with award upgrades
The RIAA presented Parton with four plaques honoring her music.
The organization awarded its gold certification to her recordings of "I Will Always Love You," and "Jolene." Both have amassed more than 500,000 digital sales and streams, according to the press release.
Her song "9 To 5" was awarded platinum certification with more than 1 million digital sales and streams.
She also received an award related to Whitney Houston's recording of "I Will Always Love You." Parton is the sole songwriter of the track, and she was honored when the song received triple-platinum certification for more than 3 million digital sales and streams, according to the press release.