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'She Really Liked Me': Donald Trump's Dolly Parton Claim Draws Attention to Imagination Library Cuts

Trump said Dolly Parton 'really liked me' as Missouri paused new Imagination Library enrolments after a $4 millionfunding cut.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Dolly Parton changed country music by refusing to play by its rules

Dolly Parton has sung disco, pop, bluegrass and even metal – but for all her genre-hopping, she has always come back to country. From the disco bop of Baby I’m Burnin’ to the metal-influenced Bygones, featuring Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Parton’s career has repeatedly pushed beyond country’s boundaries while remaining…

The Conversation · Aug 27

John Mayer pays tribute to Dolly Parton with instrumental I Will Always Love You cover

Mayer included a short tribute to the Queen of Country during his SiriusXM concert at the Stephen Talkhouse

Guitar World · Aug 27

J.K. Rowling Accused Of Using Dolly Parton’s Passing As Yet Another Way To Spread Her Controversial Opinions

“Dolly Parton had no time for J.K. Rowling's bigotry,” one user said.

Bored Panda · Aug 27

Ted Cruz’s effort to share Dolly Parton tribute goes wrong when poster changes their name to make fun of his manhood

Texas Republian attempts to pay tribute to the late country music superstar, only for things to go off the rails

The Independent UK · Aug 27

At the Races: No breaks for Dems

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The courts have not been Democrats’ friend when it comes to the redistricting…

Roll Call · Aug 27

'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'

As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of…

France 24 · Aug 27

Julia Roberts will never forget Dolly Parton’s response to her complaining on Steel Magnolias

The Queen of Country, who has died aged 80, starred alongside a young Roberts in the 1989 comedy drama

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Dolly Parton hoped to help others through her own cancer teatment

Dolly Parton's sister has shared how the late country music legend wanted to use her own cancer treatment to help other people.

BANG Premier · Aug 27

Dolly Parton US flag tribute will last longer than after death of Pope Francis

US flags will fly at half-staff for Dolly Parton for longer than they did following the deaths of other notable public figures including Pope Francis, Charlie Kirk, and senator Lindsey Graham.

BANG Premier · Aug 27