Category: Parton, Dolly

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.
Will Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Survive Without Her?

The New York Times – Music:
The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’

The New York Times – Music:
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.
Dolly Parton Died After Brief Battle With Cancer

The New York Times – Music:
Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman said she was admitted to a cancer center in Nashville on Friday.