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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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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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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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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton, the small-town girl with an enormous impact
Known as the "Queen of Country," Parton's rags-to-riches story began on Jan. 19, 1946, when she was born the fourth of 12 children.
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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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AP News
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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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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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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Nashville Tennessean
See Tennessee high school football statewide rankings for all 9 classes after Week 1
Who maintained their top spot after Week 1 of the TSSAA football season? Check out our Tennessee high school statewide rankings.
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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
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