Following Dolly Parton's death on August 25, 2026, media outlets published retrospectives of her career, interviews, and reflections on her songwriting and influence. Coverage through August 27 highlighted her connection to the Great Smoky Mountains and her spiritual philosophy.
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Incredibly sad news about Dolly Parton.
Dolly Parton, in her own words: The country icon’s interviews with the AP over the decades AP News
The Associated Press has compiled memorable quotes from Dolly Parton, capturing her candid reflections over the years.
Dolly Parton’s greatest songs, and the stories behind them AP News
Gotta admit, the Dolly Parton news stings..
Beloved country music legend Dolly Parton had died at age 80, her family announced on Tuesday. CBS News looks back at some of her best moments and interviews over the years.
From Los Angeles to Nashville, fans remember Dolly Parton, in photos AP News
Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs AP News
Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’ AP News
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
How Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown AP News
An in-depth look at the life and legacy of superstar Dolly Parton.
In Dolly Parton’s theology, God and acceptance shared the same stage AP News