Andy Warhol’s images of Parton don’t strike me as up to the level of his best society portraits; they aren’t quite worthy of the singer’s complex excellence.
Category: Country Music
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Why Andy Warhol Couldn’t Capture Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection
The New York Times – Music:Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
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Even in Her Movies, Dolly Parton Kept Control
The New York Times – Movies:During her Hollywood peak, Parton played women who knew their value, whether they were a secretary, brothel madam, hairdresser or radio show host.
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Dolly Parton’s Other Legacy: A Fortune Given Away, Dollar by Dollar
The New York Times – Business:The country star supported early childhood literacy, disaster relief, the development of the Covid-19 vaccine and more.
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Dolly Parton, Friend of Miss Piggy, Is Remembered by the Muppets
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Perhaps more than many other entertainers who appeared alongside the Muppets, Parton seemed to have a natural ease with her inanimate sidekicks.
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Dolly Parton’s Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream
The New York Times – Movies:In movies like “9 to 5” and “Steel Magnolias,” Parton shined as a version of herself.
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The Dollywood Theme Park Captured the Essence of Its Founder
The New York Times – Music:Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.
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Why Dolly Parton Wouldn’t Let Elvis Presley Record ‘I Will Always Love You’
The New York Times – Music:When Elvis Presley wanted to record the song, Parton made the hard-nosed decision to protect her ownership of her work.
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Dolly Parton Outsmarted Every Dumb-Blonde Joke
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Nothing a critic or comic said about Parton — and they said plenty — compared with what she said about herself. She stepped on their punchlines and took away their power.
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Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too
The New York Times – Music:Her vision to launch businesses to bring fans closer while protecting her intellectual property was ahead of her time.
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The Dolly Parton Moments That Are Going Viral After Her Death
The New York Times – Music:After the country music legend died on Tuesday, fans shared clips of their favorite moments of the singer.
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Dolly Parton’s One-Day Songwriting Feat
The New York Times – Music:Two of her defining hits — “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” — were written in the same day. In different ways, they found sturdy melodies for precarious emotions.