Musicians from Appalachia

Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman. After achieving success as a songwriter for other artists, Parton's debut album, Hello, I'm Dolly, was released in 1967, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 50 studio albums. Referred to as the "Queen of Country", Parton is one of the most-honored female country performers in history and has received various accolades, including eleven Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards including an humanitarian honorary Oscar win in 2025, six Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award.

American country singer and actor

American country singer (1932–2022)

American guitarist (1924–2001)

American country singer-songwriter, actor, and film director

American musician

American country music singer (born 1951)

American musician (1923–2012)

American country music singer and fiddler (1903-1992)

American singer and actress (1946–2022)

American country singer (born 1964)

American country singer

American musician

American folk singer

American musician, producer, and composer

American Piedmont blues guitarist and singer

American guitarist, singer and songwriter (born 1960)

American country music singer

American country singer (1954–1989)

American bluegrass singer (1927–2005)

American singer (1944–2003)

American former game show host, talk show host, and musician (1941–2024)

American musician (1895–1967)

musician (1927–1984)

American musician (1911–1981)

American musician (1868–1949)

American folksinger and songwriter (1938-2005)

American string band and country blues musician (1909–2003)

American musician

American jazz bassist

American musician