Of the many roles that Dolly Parton held, perhaps the chief legacy of the late icon is as a songwriter. ✍️🎶⁠ ⁠ Gifted with a unique talent to distill the most universal feelings into sage reflections, catchy quip-filled charm or tear-jerking sentiments, Parton created a catalog that stretched across genres and generations. Beyond establishing the foundation of her own career, the works assisted in milestone moments for fellow iconic superstars — including a pair of significant Billboard #Hot100 top 10 hits — in markedly different renditions from the originals.⁠ ⁠ See how Dolly Parton's music gave Beyoncé and Whitney Houston milestone chart moments at the link in bio.