Her telegenic charm turned TV specials into hits — and made that love feel personal
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Her telegenic charm turned TV specials into hits — and made that love feel personal
Senior Culture Critic
Published
August 26, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
She found her music was as adored in Ireland as it was back home in Tennessee
At a time when no American celebrity seems immune from the country’s many divisions, Dolly Parton was a crossover icon who stayed…
The late Dolly Parton often flirted with bad taste, styling plunging necklines with long acrylic nails and heapings of glitter.…
Stereotypes have long defined the region. Parton showed the world its true heart — and offered a challenge
Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that…
Dolly Parton may have grown to fame as a country music artist, but her impact extended far beyond. Read the tributes in our live…
Dolly Parton embraced glitter and glam, but her songs sparkled with wisdom, wonder and wit
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