Hannahlee Allers

Perhaps more important than her music is how Lynn helped open doors for many of today's female artists

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There's no question that he's made a lot of waves during his career in country music, but it's his rebel ways that have made the singer unforgettable.

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She's earned a reputation for having beautiful artwork, and the covers have become more creative as the years have progressed.

Parton has been one of country music's most recognizable stars since her entree into the genre in the 1960s.

Now here's a blast from the past!