The country singer, songwriter, and philanthropist died at 80, drawing tributes from across music and politics.
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The country singer, songwriter, and philanthropist died at 80, drawing tributes from across music and politics.
Carlile recalled Parton’s early public support for LGBTQ artists and a personal moment that stayed with her: “I’ve never been the same since.”
The Tennessee singer remembered Parton on Jimmy Kimmel Live, placing her legacy in family, songwriting, and the region they shared.
Hours after Dolly Parton’s death, Jack White performed “Jolene” for the first time since 2007 — a song with deep roots in his own catalog.
The country artist’s catalog includes some of the most recognizable songs in American music, several of which outlived their original context.
The rapper posted a note Parton wrote after his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, calling her “a superstar in every sense.”
The country singer and songwriter died Tuesday surrounded by loved ones, her family confirmed.
Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Paul McCartney, and others remember a songwriter and cultural figure whose presence extended well past Nashville.
Parton’s recent honors are arriving remotely as health concerns keep the country legend away from in-person events.
The country singer addressed the NightFlight Expedition unveiling remotely, explaining that dehydration and dizziness kept her in Nashville this week.
