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I’m the Daughter of Immigrants. I See Dolly Parton in the Women Who Raised Me

I’m the Daughter of Immigrants. I See Dolly Parton in the Women Who Raised Me

The parallels between Dolly's experiences in Nashville and those who arrive in America from afar are unmistakable
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Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty’s Appearance at the Grand Ole Opry

Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty’s Appearance at the Grand Ole Opry

When the Internet attacked the "Boston" singer, who was entertaining kids backstage at the Nashville institution, Opry member Ballerini stepped in
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Why Dolly Parton’s niece has a new favorite Dolly song after her death

Why Dolly Parton’s niece has a new favorite Dolly song after her death

Heidi Parton – Dolly Parton’s niece and a Dollywood performer – is “hanging in there” since Dolly died on Aug. 25.
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Dolly Parton's Hollywood star replaced after vandalism, to reopen to public

Dolly Parton's Hollywood star replaced after vandalism, to reopen to public

Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was allegedly vandalized days after her death. It has since been replaced and will reopen to the public.
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Carlisle Wright Debuts "Wright Kind of Country," Blending Traditional Roots with Modern Appeal

Carlisle Wright Debuts "Wright Kind of Country," Blending Traditional Roots with Modern Appeal

Carlisle Wright Debuts "Wright Kind of Country," Blending Traditional Roots with Modern Appeal
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How Dolly Parton bridged country and rock at Rock Hall | Exclusive

How Dolly Parton bridged country and rock at Rock Hall | Exclusive

Plus, the Rock Hall is strengthening its Nashville ties with Ryman concerts as it prepares to open a 50,000-square-foot Cleveland expansion.
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Dolly Parton scores first No. 1 on this chart days after her death

Dolly Parton scores first No. 1 on this chart days after her death

Parton’s catalog has seen a sharp increase in sales and streams since her death Aug. 25.
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How Dolly Parton just became the world's most-streamed artist after her death

How Dolly Parton just became the world's most-streamed artist after her death

In the days after her death, Dolly Parton fans streamed her songs in the millions, causing two of her records to enter the Top 40 for the first time.
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Dolly Parton's niece on why singer kept cancer battle private

Dolly Parton's niece on why singer kept cancer battle private

Dolly Parton's niece Jada Star explains why the icon kept her cancer battle private from fans.
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Taylor Swift returns to country radio on Sept. 5 for new interview. How to listen.

Taylor Swift returns to country radio on Sept. 5 for new interview. How to listen.

The singer's iHeartCountry appearance follows a country radio push, CMA consideration and repeated comments about embracing her country roots.
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New York’s Paley Center Is Going to Pull Back the Curtain on Country Songwriting

New York’s Paley Center Is Going to Pull Back the Curtain on Country Songwriting

Southern Rounds: Bringing Nashville to New York, featuring artists like James Otto, is part of an expanded focus from the organization on music programming
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Women Spend Our Lives Being Looked At. Dolly Parton Refocused the Gaze

Women Spend Our Lives Being Looked At. Dolly Parton Refocused the Gaze

Whenever her hyper-feminine appearance drew criticism, Dolly just went bigger