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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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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
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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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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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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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, 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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USA Today
Dolly Parton's best quotes to USA TODAY about life, looks and 'Jolene'
Dolly Parton told USA TODAY that it was "a little scary" to be an icon. But the beloved singer, who died Aug. 25 at age 80, never let her fans down.
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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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