Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKelly Clarkson has paid tribute to Dolly Parton following the country singer’s death, aged 80.The singer wrote in a statement Parton “had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends.”“I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will,” the singer said. “What an incredible gift and talent she was and still is with an amazing catalogue of art she has left behind for all of us.”Jamie Lee Curtis, Reba McEntire and Dionne Warwick have also paid tribute to the country legend. Dolly’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced the news on behalf of the family on Tuesday, saying, “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus.” Her cause of death has not been disclosed.In fullDolly Parton death latest: Tributes pour in from around the world after country legend dies age 80More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Stars are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at 80. Parton was a beloved figure in music and beyond, with appeal that transcended…