Dolly Parton’s death proves shared cultural reference points act as a social adhesive
Millennials, Gen Z and Boomers are united in their valorisation of the most popular woman in the world
Millennials, Gen Z and Boomers are united in their valorisation of the most popular woman in the world
Books currently being delivered to 6,500 young people along with letter from late singer when they ‘graduate’ from programme
Parton’s Imagination Library has gifted more than 270m books to young children since it was founded in 1995
Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music, has died aged 80
If Bob Dylan stands as the explicit chronicler of American political and civil change and discord, Parton occupied a more mischievous space
Figures from across worlds of entertainment and politics hail ‘true country music great’
The country star’s music was as adored in Ireland as it was back home in Tennessee
Parton’s songwriting was characterised by its vivid storytelling, emotional acuity and melodic strength, all sung with strident clarity
Dolly Parton says she is ‘responding really well to meds and treatments’ and is ‘improving every day’
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Frieda Parton calls for prays after singer postpones Las Vegas residency scheduled for December
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The singer’s pivot into country music, via her hit Texas Hold ‘Em and her new album, Cowboy Carter, is the latest smart move in a glittering career
Rockstar is a waggish nod to the mild controversy that engulfed her last year
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Dolly Parton is hitting new highs. Despite her stardom and pressures around feminism, business and fashion, she has always done it her way
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Volume one of Gibb Brothers’ songbook with Nashville twist
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Singer, known for hits including The Gambler, remembered as ‘icon of country music’
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