NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.
Dolly Parton performs during the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
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Dolly Parton, a country music icon whose career spanned generations and genres, had a transcendent global appeal.
From quiet acts of generosity and life-changing gigs to singing for a professional puppeteer, Dolly Parton has had a profound…
Dolly Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond, a rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations,…
Raise a glass for the country legend.
The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, was instantly recognizable but unquestionably one of a kind, writes Kevin E G Perry.…
Parton was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond, a rare celebrity whose appeal transcended generations,…
