Parton is a legendary country music singer/songwriter and actress whose career has spanned 6 decades. She has received numerous awards and accolades including 8 Grammy Awards, was nominated for 2 Academy Awards and 1 Tony Award. She has 25 Gold Records and has sold over 100 million records worldwide. Parton is also well known for her work in philanthropy working in several initiatives to preserve wild life as well as supporting childhood literacy programs nationwide. Newton-John is an English born Australian singer, songwriter and actress who has sold over 100 million records worldwide, won 4 Grammy Awards and is an animal rights activist as well as an advocate for women's health issues.