At the 1995 Academy of Country Music Awards, Dolly Parton — in a simple white dress — stepped onto the stage alongside Vince Gill. Together, they performed “I Will Always Love You.” Beneath the bright stage lights, Dolly’s gentle voice soared, touching the hearts of everyone in the audience. Though it wasn’t a farewell, many who were there that night felt as if they were witnessing a beautiful moment of parting between two soulful artists. “I will never forget that evening,” Dolly once shared. “Vince made the song feel new and full of emotion.”

Introduction Instead of using her voice to define her career, Dolly Parton used her talents to create an empire. While known for her amazing career on stage, Parton wasted no…