Dolly Parton celebrates her 78th birthday with a party at a Michigan senior home

Dolly Parton releases surprise songs for her 78th birthday. Parton has a birthday gift for music lovers: Surprise songs for fans. Dolly releases surprise music for the first time ever on her birthday. She has been married for more than a decade and has had a career of success.

Dolly Parton's birthday celebrated in style with ponies, cowboy hats and costumes at Michigan senior home. Events include a dress-up station, the chance to pet a pony and more. The event is part of a week-long celebration leading up to the singer's birthday on Jan. 19.

At 77, Dolly Parton remains the ultimate poster woman for wearing whatever you like. The icon has always had a more-is-more approach to her style, as she proved once again at the halftime show of an American football game. Parton is the star of the 2014 Grammys.