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Dolly Parton on Music

Most recent record dated August 26, 2026.

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2026-08-26
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The Story

Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, actor, and founder of the Dollywood Foundation, has died. Her legacy includes a massive catalog of songwriting, a significant economic impact through her Dollywood theme park, and extensive charitable contributions to education and disaster relief.

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The Record

  1. 2026-08-26
    Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80 of cancer
    Press coverage of this story.
  2. 2026-08-26
    Nashville mourns death of Dolly Parton, a longtime Grand Ole Opry performer
  3. 2026-08-26
    Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
  4. 2026-08-25
    The Latest: Dolly Parton, iconic singer and songwriter, dies at age 80
  5. 2026-08-25
    Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them
  6. 2026-08-25
    Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80