Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor.
commentary
Parton's anthem for "Transamerica" proves doing what’s right is a timeless endeavor
Published
August 28, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
Dolly Parton performs Best Song nominee "Travelin' Thru" from "Transamerica" at the 78th Annual Academy Awards. (M. Caulfield / WireImage)
Her remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.
NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's…
Dolly Parton may be gone, but her reputation as one of pop's most revered performers will live gloriously on.
Stereotypes have long defined the region. Parton showed the world its true heart — and offered a challenge
No southerner, or perhaps human, has remained so universally beloved for as long as Dolly Parton.
If Bob Dylan stands as the explicit chronicler of American political and civil change and discord, Parton occupied a more…
