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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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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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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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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
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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The List Wire
Tributes and appreciations pour in after death of Dolly Parton
The reaction to the death of Dolly Parton was one of universal sadness and appreciation for the beloved country star.
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Nashville Tennessean
Dolly Parton, the small-town girl with an enormous impact
Known as the "Queen of Country," Parton's rags-to-riches story began on Jan. 19, 1946, when she was born the fourth of 12 children.
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The Knoxville News-Sentinel
Jelly Roll roasts Trump, jokes about his weight loss on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
Jelly Roll hosts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" for the second time, taking jabs at both President Donald Trump and himself. Here's what happened and what to know about the country music star.
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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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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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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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