A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
Category: Music
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Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
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Jaye P. Morgan, Hit-Making Singer and Bawdy TV Personality, Dies at 94
The New York Times – Music:With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular.
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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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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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Trump Lawyers Warn That Kennedy Center Might Need Demolition if Not Fixed
The New York Times – Music:In a court filing about honoring President Trump on the facade, the administration said that without a proper renovation the building might need to be “taken down.”
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Is It Time for This 95-Year-Old Pianist to Retire?
The New York Times – Business:Her vision and hearing are deteriorating, but she still wants to feel like she’s on top.
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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Think A.I. Is Good for Music
The New York Times – Business:The hit-making duo turned tech moguls also have thoughts about why corporate America isn’t collaborative enough.
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Jeff Conolly, Manic Garage-Rock Frontman, Dies at 69
The New York Times – Music:Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution.
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Machel Montano, Soca Sovereign, Takes Over Brooklyn Public Library
The New York Times – Music:The career retrospective for Machel Montano, a first for a Caribbean artist, highlights his ties to New York City.
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How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
The New York Times – Music:The ever-lively rapper discusses showmanship, rap’s generational connections and sorting through 300 J Dilla beats for his new album.
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Ileana Cotrubas, Sensitive Soprano Known for ‘Traviata,’ Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:Able to convey the pathos of operatic heroines with her pure, expressive tone, she was also involved in prickly disputes with some directors and conductors.
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Alabama Shakes Return With New Album ‘I Must Be Dreaming’
The New York Times – Music:One of the biggest rock bands of its time paused after two albums. A one-off gig led to a tour and then a new LP, “I Must Be Dreaming.”