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10 great Dolly Parton songs with news of her tragic death
Dolly Parton's tragic death hits like a ton of bricks.
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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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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton remembered by sports world after country music legend dies at 80
Country music legend Dolly Parton was beloved by Tennessee sports fans, and she was remembered by the sports world after the news of her death Aug. 25.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
What was Dolly Parton known for? Here's a look at her achievements
The Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, has died at 80. Here's a look at her achievements, accolades, and philanthropy.
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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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Grunge Glance
Quote Of The Day By Dolly Parton: 'I'm Not Offended By All The Dumb Blonde Jokes Because ...'
From humble roots in rural Tennessee, Dolly Parton rose to become a country music legend and household name, and she never let a bad joke get her down.
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Rolling Stone
Eminem Shares Touching Letter From Dolly Parton: I Always Felt an ‘Unexplained Connection to You’
The rapper posted a message the country star wrote him after he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
How University of Tennessee teaches about Dolly Parton's music, life
The classes, along with a documentary about her Imagination Library, immortalize the East Tennessean and her contributions to the world.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton's final public appearance included a joke about Buc-ee's
Dolly Parton's appearance at the Tennessean Travel Stop became one of her most memorable public appearances of 2026, thanks in part to a lighthearted joke about Buc-ee's.
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Nashville Tennessean
Tourists, Nashvillians remember Dolly: 'You could feel her presence'
Throughout Nashville, tourists and locals shared the sadness at the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton.
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AP News
Dolly Parton tributes include Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Jane Fonda and Vince Gill
Many singers and entertainers are paying tribute to Dolly Parton after her death Tuesday
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