Dolly Parton Wins 2024 PEACE Through Music Award

Dolly Parton has been named the 2024 recipient of the PEACE Through Music Award, an honor presented by the U.S. Department of State and the Recording Academy to recognize contributions to cross-cultural exchanges and global peace. Parton, a renowned music icon and philanthropist with ten Grammy Awards, expressed her gratitude for the honor, emphasizing her commitment to inspiring others through kindness and music. Her notable initiatives include the Imagination Library, which promotes literacy among underserved children, and her advocacy for public health, particularly regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Parton will be celebrated at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, where she will not be present but will share a video acceptance. The award is determined through a nomination process involving U.S. embassies and a selection committee of music industry professionals. Parton follows Quincy Jones as a recipient of this prestigious award.