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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Guardian readers and Nicola Slawson

‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, in a pink outfit, plays acoustic guitar at a microphone outdoors with her band
‘She made a sound that I could see’… Dolly Parton performing in 1973. Photograph: Alamy/PA

‘She was as genuine as they come’

I had the opportunity to meet her when I volunteered to work the Country Music Awards in the late 70s. Me and three other kids had Dolly all to ourselves for about 20 minutes. I remember with disbelief how she took several unhurried minutes with each of us and gave us her undivided attention for that time. She had no reason to do this. She was just as genuine as they come. Her philanthropy was exceptional. Her talent speaks for itself. I miss her already. Larry Lipman, Tennessee

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