Dolly Parton has been firmly in the spotlight for over five decades. Her long and lucrative career has earned her a staggering fortune, making her one of America's richest self-made women. But the Queen of Nashville isn't solely reliant on her music to make money.

Read on to take a look inside Parton's sprawling entertainment empire and discover how much she's really worth today, and why her fortune could have been much larger.

All dollar amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated.