Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.
Category: Parton, Dolly
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Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
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Dolly Parton: A Life in Pictures
The New York Times – Music:Parton made her mark in the country arenas of Nashville, and then crossed over into the pop world, Hollywood and beyond.
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Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.
The New York Times – Music:Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.
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Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and More
The New York Times – Music:After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.
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Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
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Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged, and Bodacious Style
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.
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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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Tom Cruise Accepts an Honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards
The star was feted along with Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and the production designer Wynn Thomas at a show that has become an awards campaign stop.
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Dolly Parton, Citing ‘Health Challenges,’ Postpones Las Vegas Shows
In delaying her residency until next year, the country music legend joked that a “few procedures” would not be the “usual trip to see my plastic surgeon.”
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Dolly Parton Musical’s Nashville Debut Draws Flocks of Fans
Parton’s life and career have always been rooted in Tennessee. For her fans, it was only fitting to see the debut of her biographical musical here, too.
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Tom Cruise to Receive an Honorary Oscar
The film industry will honor Tom Cruise this fall with an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement, along with the choreographer Debbie Allen and the production designer Wynn Thomas.