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USA Today
Politicians from Tennessee to DC pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Lawmakers from Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn to President Donald Trump reacted to music icon Dolly Parton's death.
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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
'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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USA Today
Dolly Parton told me this was her dream. Now it's her legacy
Dolly Parton was known for her prolific songwriting and larger-than-life personality. But she's leaving behind another big legacy through Dollywood.
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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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For the Win
Dolly Parton was the best of us | Opinion
Dolly Parton really was the best of us.
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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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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Dolly Parton lived a life of faith and finding the goodness in others
Dolly Parton famously grew up singing, and her first stage was in a Pentecostal church her grandfather pastored.
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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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Rolling Stone
Watch Dolly Parton Sing ‘Celebrate the Dreamer in You’ at Her Final Live Performance in 2025
She wrote the song for Dollywood's 25th anniversary in 2010, and she revived it at the 40th celebration last year
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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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