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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton touched generations through her music, movies, humor and generosity. In her lifetime, “The Queen of Country” wrote over 3,000 songs including more than two dozen no.1 chart toppers like the timeless country classic “Jolene” and the smash hit “I Will Always Love You.” NBC News correspondent Chloe Melas shares a look back a Parton’s career.

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