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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
World mourns the death of Tennessee icon Dolly Parton: Live updates
Tributes are pouring in as family, friends and fans remember the "singular force" that was Dolly Parton. The country music icon died Aug. 25 at age 80.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton was always 'proud to be a Smoky Mountain girl.' We loved her for it
East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton dreamed big, gave generously and carried the Smoky Mountains in her heart wherever she went.
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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 Knoxville News-Sentinel
How Dollywood keeps Dolly Parton’s legacy alive, from butterflies to buses
Dolly Parton’s spirit is felt throughout every part of her popular theme park. Here are a few ways Dollywood preserves Parton’s legacy.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, has died
Dolly Parton, the “Queen of Country Music,” a philanthropist supporting a diverse array of projects and causes and Dollywood’s founder, has died.
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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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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton's family goes 'True Blue' with new take on classic
Heidi Parton joins cousins Shelley Rená and Jada Star to revisit a song their famous aunt first recorded live at Dollywood in 1994.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
NightFlight Expedition temporarily closed as Dollywood makes adjustments
Dollywood’s newest ride is drawing huge crowds and long lines. Here is how long it will be closed.
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Palm Springs Desert Sun
Dolly Parton leaves a lasting California legacy after death
Parton's death highlights a legacy that stretched from Hollywood to children's literacy programs across California.
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AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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Nashville Tennessean
The beauty of patchwork | Opinion
A simple souvenir from Dollywood sparks a reflection on how our life experiences weave together like a patchwork quilt.
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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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