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Tennessee governor proposes renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

The plan comes shortly after the country music icon’s death and follows an online petition signed by more than 155,000 fans

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Nashville Airport to be renamed in honour of Dolly Parton

The 9-5 singer lived in Tennessee her whole life

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Classic Dolly Parton hits re-enter UK charts days after her death

Parton was believed to be the world’s wealthiest country music star, with an estimated net worth of $500m (£367.8m)

The Independent UK · Aug 28

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Dolly Parton’s hits re-enter Official Singles Chart after her death

The country music star died on Tuesday, August 25 following “a brief battle with cancer.”

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Dolly Parton took control of her career by making men the butt of the joke

Of all the moments that capture Dolly Parton’s musical talents, fierce intelligence and driving ambition, I often find myself thinking back to an awkward, ad-libbed live television duet on “The Porter Wagoner Show.”

The Conversation · Aug 28

Dolly Parton’s streaming numbers soar in the wake of her death

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

The Dolly song that can’t be forgotten

Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor

Salon · Aug 28

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'It just pierced me like a knife': Dolly Parton was overwhelmed when I Will Always Love You played at Whitney Houston's funeral

The late Dolly Parton once recalled being left "shattered" when her song I Will Always Love You was performed at the funeral of Whitney Houston (who famously covered the track) in 2012.

BANG Premier · Aug 28

Dolly Parton Talking About Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' Will Have You In Your Feels

This story gives me goosebumps.

Cinemablend · Aug 28

Bebe Rexha reflects on working with Dolly Parton in beautiful tribute

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Dolly Parton’s advice for running a sprawling business empire: 'Work your butt off'

“I just try to put people that are smarter than me in all the right places, and then I go on about my business.”

Fortune · Aug 28

Dolly Parton Reportedly Knew Her 'Time Was Almost Up', Spent Final Year Secluded at Her Compound

Dolly Parton spent her final year in seclusion at her Tennessee home, battling health issues privately. Insiders reveal her efforts to maintain privacy and protect her public image.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Farewell to Dolly, a beaten poet and all kinds of aliens: what to watch, see and listen to this week

I can’t think of anyone who wasn’t saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton this week, such was her natural ability to charm all kinds of people. Sharp, funny, warm and with a huge heart – much like her character Doralee in 9 to 5 – she constantly…

The Conversation · Aug 28

Garth Brooks’ daughter’s Dolly Parton tribute ignites debate over how fans grieve stars

Parton died August 25 aged 80, prompting an outpouring of tribtues from around the globe

The Independent UK · Aug 28

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

Dolly Parton’s songwriting legacy is celebrated as music streams surge 2,109% in US after her death

On a global scale, streaming figures jumped 1,280 percent, escalating from 2.5 million on Monday to 35 million on Tuesday

We Got This Covered · Aug 28

On the day she died, Dolly Parton sent a gift to millions of children across America: ‘Chose to not be a billionaire’

Tributes for Dolly Parton are pouring in across the internet. Alex Perlman (pearlmania500) just made an emotional video that focuses on how her legacy is her intentional decision to prioritize community over personal wealth. He uploaded the video on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, accumulating over 18 million views in just…

Salon · Aug 28

Will Hurricane Dolly hit Mar-a-Lago?

Probably not, but it’s understandable why so many people hope so

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Dolly Parton Wanted to Try Experimental Drugs to Help Others If There Was 'No Hope' for Her, Sister Reveals

Dolly Parton's sister reveals the late singer's selfless nature, highlighting her willingness to try experimental cancer drugs to help others.

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The Independent UK · Aug 28

CNN suffers embarrassing Dolly Parton mix-up just hours after icon’s death

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Euronews · Aug 28

‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton

In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions…

The Guardian - US · Aug 28

Dolly Parton was the polar opposite of our bullying president

Terrified of being seen as a loser, Donald Trump is nonsensically lashing out – even against our old friend Canada

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Dolly Parton’s sister shares insight into country icon’s final months

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Evening Standard · Aug 28

Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs before her death, sister says

The legendary country music singer died at the age of 80 on August 25 after a ‘brief battle’ with cancer.

BANG Premier · Aug 28

Dolly Parton praised by hometown mayor

The mayor of Dolly Parton's hometown has praised the fact she never changed from her humble beginnings.

Fortune · Aug 28

Dolly Parton wrote the song we’ll forever play on repeat

Here’s the paradox at the center of it: Dolly looked like someone who had invented herself, while somehow never seeming invented.

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