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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Tennessee shaped Dolly Parton’s music, from the Smoky Mountains to the Opry
Long before she became the Queen of Country Music, Dolly Parton centered her world around her "Tennessee Mountain Home."
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The List Wire
Tributes and appreciations pour in after death of Dolly Parton
The reaction to the death of Dolly Parton was one of universal sadness and appreciation for the beloved country star.
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Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
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Nashville Tennessean
The Dolly Parton songs that made her a country music hitmaker
Tennessee icon and 'Queen of Country' Dolly Parton has died at 80. Here's a look back at her legendary career and hits.
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Nashville Tennessean
Hall of Fame remembers Dolly Parton: 'The one thing we could agree on'
She will be remembered as a singer, songwriter, philanthropist and more. To many fans, Dolly Parton's music offered a common bond.
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USA Today
Dolly Parton dead at 80 as Cher, Harry Styles, Buckingham Palace pay tribute
Follow live updates on country icon Dolly Parton's death after a brief battle with cancer, including memorial plans and tributes.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How a Gay Street building gave 10-year-old Dolly Parton her big break
The Knoxville building where a young Dolly Parton first performed on WIVK is now listed for sale.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton keepsake edition from Knox News honors her remarkable life
We honored Dolly Parton in the best way we know how, with a special edition highlighting her career through stories and photos from our deep archives.
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Nashville Tennessean
'One of us.' Lawmakers' tributes to Dolly Parton
In 2021, lawmakers proposed placing a statue of Parton on State Capitol grounds, facing the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Parton graciously declined the honor.
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Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
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Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
Read More
Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
The Country Music Hall of Fame member died Tuesday after battling health issues for the last year
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