Dolly Parton the queen of country music celebrates her 80th birthday on January 19. But apparently Dolly Parton "ain't got time to get old."

Parton was born January 19, 1946 in a one-room cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee as the fourth child of her parents of 12 children.

She began her music career in Knoxville at age 10. Throughout her nearly seven-decade career she is known among the most iconic names of the industry.

After recent health challenges fans worried Parton might be slowing down or retiring in the not-so-distant future.

But in a November interview with People she assured the world that she isn't going anywhere just yet.

'I feel like I’m just getting started, Parton said. Parton has a long list of accomplishments, accolades and dreams come true.

“You know, I have just been going so fast my whole life,” Parton said while discussing the release of her new book "Star of the Show: My Life on Stage."

“People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what? Look at all I’ve done in 80 years," Parton told People.

"I feel like I’m just getting started. I know that sounds stupid, but unless my health gives way, which right now I seem to be doing fine ... I think there’s a lot to be said about age.

Parton's got a packed schedule in 2026

She is opening the SongTeller Hotel and Life of Many Colours Museum in Nashville in June 2026.

In early summer Parton will also open Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee.

Parton's multimedia concert experience, "Threads: My Songs in Symphony," will tour the U.S. through August 2026.

The "Hello, I'm Dolly Musical," a new bio-musical telling the story of Parton's life will open on Broadway this year.