Dolly Parton photo courtesy of Dolly Records.

• Dec. 1980 The movie "9 To 5" debuts in theaters.

• Feb. 1982 The song "9 To 5" wins two Grammys.

• July 1982 "The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas" debuts in theaters.

• April 1983 Recording begins on "Islands In The Stream."

• June 1984 Dolly receives a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame, days before the debut of the movie "Rhinestone."

• Jan. 1986 Dolly, Linda and Emmylou begin recording the "Trio" album.

• Oct. 1986 She enters the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

• Sept. 1987 The variety show "Dolly!" debuts on ABC.

• Feb. 1988 Porter and Dolly sing together for the first time since their split.

• Nov. 1989 "Steel Magnolias" debuts in theaters.

1990s
Key tracks: "Rockin’ Years,""I Will Always Love You"(by Whitney Houston)
• March 1990 Dolly buys the radio station where she first recorded.

• Nov. 1990 She records "Rockin’ Years" with Ricky Van Shelton.

• April 1992 The movie "Straight Talk" debuts.

• Oct. 1992 Whitney Houston’s remake of "I Will Always Love You" is released.

• Sept. 1999 Dolly joins the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton's 2008 CD, Backwoods Barbie. Photo courtesy of Dolly Records.

• Nov. 2005 She receives a National Medal of Arts.

• Dec. 2005 The video for "When I Get Where I’m Going," Dolly’s duet with Brad Paisley, begins running on GAC.

• Jan. 2006 A song she contributed to "Transamerica" receives an Oscar nomination.

• Dec. 2006 She’s celebrated during the Kennedy Center Honors.

• June 2007 Dolly receives the Pioneer Award from the Academy of Country Music.

• Oct. 2007 Dolly is at Porter’s side as he dies in a Nashville hospice.

• Feb. 2008 Dolly's album, Backwoods Barbie, is released.

• Mar. 2008 Dolly is GAC's Artist of the Month.

• Sept. 2008 "9 To 5 The Musical" is slated to debut in Los Angeles, likely moving in 2009 to Broadway.