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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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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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USA Today
Inside Dolly Parton's family: Her 11 siblings, late husband and closest loved ones
Parton is survived by six siblings and over a dozen nieces and nephews. Here's what to know about the "9 to 5" singer's family tree.
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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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Nashville Tennessean
See Tennessee high school football statewide rankings for all 9 classes after Week 1
Who maintained their top spot after Week 1 of the TSSAA football season? Check out our Tennessee high school statewide rankings.
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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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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
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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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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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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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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