At a time when no American celebrity seems immune from the country’s many divisions, Dolly Parton was a crossover icon who stayed neutral in the culture wars while still speaking her mind.

Here’s one thing you might agree with Donald Trump about: The celebrated songwriter was a truly great American.

Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists

The late singer was perhaps the only person in the United States who commanded nearly universal affection.