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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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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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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
Dolly Parton dies at 80, and stars across the world react
Remembrances have poured in from across world after Dolly Parton’s nephew announced she has died at age 80.
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Rolling Stone
Dolly Parton’s Last Public Appearance Was at Her Own Truck Stop
In true Dolly fashion, the country music legend made her final appearance with fans not at a black-tie gala but at a rest stop off I-65 in Tennessee
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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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Asheville Citizen-Times
Dolly Parton dies at 80. Take a look at her North Carolina ties
Dolly Parton was 80-years-old at the time of her death. The country music legend's ties to North Carolina.
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AP News
The Latest: Dolly Parton, iconic singer and songwriter, dies at age 80
Dolly Parton, the iconic songwriter, singer and actor, 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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AP News
Dolly Parton, in her own words: The country icon's interviews with the AP over the decades
The Associated Press has compiled memorable quotes from Dolly Parton, capturing her candid reflections over the years
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AP News
Dolly Parton tributes include Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, George Strait and Miley Cyrus
Stars are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80
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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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