Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, was a cultural icon, Queen of Country musician, film and TV star, entertainer, businesswoman, philanthropist, and songwriter. Born in a one-room home on a riverbank in rural Tennessee as the fourth of 12 children, she memorialized her humble beginnings in hits like "Coat of Many Colors." Throughout her six-decade career, she maintained her signature style — blond bombshell in spangles and tight outfits with towering hair, lashes and nails — using it as an opening for self-deprecating one-liners like "it takes a lot of money to look this cheap!" She made her mark in Nashville's country arenas before crossing over into pop, Hollywood and beyond. Parton transformed with the eras like a butterfly but remained true to her singular artistry.

Her roots and values of generosity, faith, hard work and joy served as her moral compass and inspiration.