Also known as: Dolly Rebecca Parton · the late Dolly Parton
Country music legend who rose from poverty in East Tennessee to international stardom, died August 2026 at age 80.
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Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 By Reuters August 25, 2026 09:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter American country music star Dolly Parton performs on the Pyramid Stage at Worthy Farm in Som …
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80The Standard
Audio By VocalizeA deeply divided America united Tuesday in grief at the news that country music legend Dolly Parton had died. …
Dolly Parton's death sparks outpouring of grief in divided AmericaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDolly Parton, the American country music singer who rose from poverty in Tennessee to become a US cultural giant with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family said Tuesday. …
US country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Singer/actor Dolly Parton speaks onstage during the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards show at The Shrine Auditorium on January 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. …
Dolly Parton: Country music's dolled up but deserving queenThe Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. A final name incorporating Parton's legacy is being determined.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, who died in August at age 80. A final name incorporating Parton's legacy is being determined.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflects on Dolly Parton's life and legacy through the lens of her song "Coat of Many Colours," exploring how she found love and meaning in humble circumstances while cautioning against romanticizing poverty.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on Dolly Parton's life and legacy, highlighting her special relationship with books and her 1995 founding of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Tennessee, which sends free books monthly to children from birth to age five regardless of family income — driven in part by her father's inability to read or write.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The late American country musician rose to fame from humble beginnings as one of 12 children in Tennessee, achieving her professional breakthrough in 1967 at age 21, and became known worldwide for her distinctive appearance and unforgettable songs.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music icon who rose from poverty in East Tennessee to become one of the world's most recognisable entertainers, has died aged 80. Her family announced her death after a brief battle with cancer.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
US singer-songwriter Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, was a prolific talent who wrote thousands of songs over six decades, including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," which became an international hit for Whitney Houston.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who rose from poverty to become a cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has died at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Flags flew at half-staff across the United States, and every living US president and the British royal family paid tribute to the entertainer known for her philanthropy, Dollywood theme park, and songwriting.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
The US State Department plans to revoke visas of foreigners who entered the country as temporary visitors but then applied for asylum. The White House suggested up to 200,000 visas could be affected, though the State Department said the number remains dynamic and will be done on a rolling basis.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
American country music star Dolly Parton, who won 11 Grammy awards and sold over 100 million records with classics including "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene," died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from figures across the entertainment world and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum. President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, the American country music singer known for hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family announced Tuesday. The multiple award-winning artist who won 10 Grammys and 13 Academy of Country Music awards had recently spoken about her ill health.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Dolly Parton, American singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist who defined country music over six decades, has died at age 80. She penned 3,000 tunes including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," released 49 studio albums, sold more than 100 million records, and topped the country charts more than any woman in the genre.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →