Bad Wolves Add Dolly Parton’s Vocals to “Jolene” Cover
Bad Wolves’ cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” now includes Parton herself, with a video featuring students from Nashville’s School of Rock.
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Billy Strings Takes Entertainer of the Year Again as the IBMA Awards Make Room for a Wider Tent
Billy Strings won Entertainer of the Year for the fifth time in six years at the 37th International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Chattanooga, in a night that also recognized Sierra Hull, Kristin Scott Benson and East Nash Grass.
Zac Brown Sings “Butterfly” With Dolly Parton’s Recorded Voice at Nashville Tribute
At the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Zac Brown’s duet with Dolly Parton was completed by a pre-recorded vocal. The night’s best moments were built around the space she left.
Zac Brown Plays Dolly Parton's Video Message at CMA Foundation Teachers Event
At the CMA Foundation's Music Teachers of Excellence event on Wednesday, Zac Brown introduced a recorded message from Dolly Parton thanking music teachers for their work.
On the Records Hands the Canon Question to 80 Musicians
A new book from Brian Beck and Piotr Orlov collects overlooked albums chosen by the people who play them, arriving Nov. 17 with a launch series and donations to two nonprofits supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Dolly Parton Estate Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Nephew Bryan Seaver
A Tennessee judge ordered Bryan Seaver to stay away from Dolly Parton’s estate employees and business partners after filings alleged threats and demands for payment tied to the late singer’s brand.
Nashville and California Set September 25 as Dolly Parton Day
California has signed a state bill and Nashville has planned events to honour Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and literacy legacy, with museum and televised tributes following in the coming weeks.
Music’s Current Archival Push Is Built on Objects, Not Only Sound
Recent moves from Wu-Tang, 50 Cent, and CBGB show how legacy packaging, clothing, and physical spaces are being reintroduced as active cultural inventory.
Dolly Parton’s Estate Confirms DollyFest for 2027
Two-day events in Nashville and London will replace a traditional memorial. Dates, venues, and line-ups have not been announced.
Stella Parton Condemns AI-Generated Noise After Dolly Parton’s Death
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella asked for compassion and called out the wave of fake AI content and “endless garbage” that followed the singer’s death.