I will never quit singing, says Parton

Veteran country star Dolly Parton will never quit her singing career - because she would happily resort to selling albums from the back of her car if she ever lost her recording contract.

The 'Nine to Five' singer, 63, has enjoyed a career spanning four decades, selling more than 100 million records around the world and earning a multitude of honours, including seven Grammy Awards.

She has vowed to continue entertaining for as long as she lives.

She told AARP magazine: "After you reach a certain age, they think you're over. Well, I will never be over.

"I'll be making records if I have to sell them out of the trunk of my car. I've done that in my past, and I'd do it again."