The world lost an icon on Tuesday as country music superstar Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80 in Nashville. Parton sold over 100 million records throughout her career and had 25 different songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts. Nashville Predators Chairmen and former Governor of the State of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, released a statement honoring Parton's memory on Tuesday. A statement on the passing of Dolly Parton from Bill Haslam, Former Governor of the State of Tennessee and Chairman of the Nashville Predators. pic.twitter.com/PoMqkb0BgF— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) August 25, 2026In the mid-1980s, Parton created the Imagination Library as a way to emphasize the importance of literacy for children. In 2006, Parton pledged $500,000 toward a hospital and cancer center to be constructed in Sevierville, following up by playing a benefit concert to raise additional funding. She even went to great lengths to preserve the bald eagle through the American Eagle Foundation in Dollywood, earning her the Partnership Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, her friends and the millions of people whose lives she impacted through her music and passion for helping others 💛 https://t.co/Qflzvp1wKW— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) August 25, 2026Parton's impact leaves a lasting legacy in Nashville and throughout the state of Tennessee. October 2026November 2026December 2026January 2027February 2027March 2027April 2027Follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky and Instagram for the latest news.