New York, Aug. 26 -- TIME has paid tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton with a new cover following her death at the age of 80, celebrating the life and legacy of the singer-songwriter who rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's most beloved stars.

Known for her distinctive voice, sharp songwriting and larger-than-life personality, Parton wrote songs that often told stories about love, family, hardship and the lives of working-class people. Her best-known songs include "Jolene", "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You", which went on to become a global hit in Whitney Houston's rendition.

TIME's tribute comes as the world remembers an artist whose journey was itself a remarkable story. Born into a large family in rur...