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USA Today
How did Dolly Parton build her dazzling business empire? She owned it
Dolly Parton bet on herself in a cutthroat industry and it paid off. "What I really want to do is just to (do) – what I've always done – own myself."
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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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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton’s business partner remembers her final appearance
Gregory Sachs stood beside the icon as she cut the ribbon in Cornersville. Two months later, he returned to the same spot to remember her.
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USA Today
Google launches Dolly Parton search animation honoring country legend
Google has launched an Easter egg animation triggered when someone searches Dolly Parton's name. See how it pays homage to the country legend.
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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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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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Rolling Stone
Why We Will Always Love Dolly Parton
Behind the glitter, she was the toughest, most soulful of songwriters. Remembering the icon who represented the best of American music — and the best of America
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USA Today
Dolly Parton's health battles, illnesses and canceled shows before her death
Dolly Parton had openly discussed a series of health setbacks in the months before her death at 80, that forced her to cancel several commitments.
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Palm Beach Post
Dolly Parton's cancer battle revealed after country icon's death at 80
Dolly Parton had been battling cancer before her death at age 80, her representatives confirmed Aug. 25. What we know.
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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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