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A hip-hop surprise, doom rock, and, of course, Dolly Parton

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London to host two-day 'Dollyfest' in honour of late singer

‘Dollyfest’ will take place across two consecutive weekends in both Nashville and London

Evening Standard

“He wasn’t listening to anything I had to say. So I went home and wrote that song and took it back the next morning. I sang it and he was crying”: How Dolly Parton’s heart-wrenching ballad became one of the most famous songs of all time

“We had one of those love-hate relationships – it was just hard to move on”

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Dolly Parton was 'authentically true to herself'

Julianne Hough has heaped praise on Dolly Parton, after she passed away, aged 80.

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Dolly Parton’s hits re-enter Official Singles Chart after her death

The country music star died on Tuesday, August 25 following “a brief battle with cancer.”

Evening Standard

Farewell to Dolly, a beaten poet and all kinds of aliens: what to watch, see and listen to this week

I can’t think of anyone who wasn’t saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton this week, such was her natural ability to charm all kinds of people. Sharp, funny, warm and with a huge heart – much like her character Doralee in 9 to 5 – she constantly…

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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.

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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.

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‘She should have been queen of the world!’ Readers remember Dolly Parton

From quiet acts of generosity and life-changing gigs to singing for a professional puppeteer, Dolly Parton has had a profound impact on readers’ lives

The Guardian - UK

Dolly Parton Once Stunned Fans When She Revealed What Her Real Hair Looked Like After Years Of Iconic Wigs

Throwback photos and past stories of the late singer have been circulating since the iconic singer lost her life following a brief battle with cancer.

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Dolly Parton's Jolene shoots to number one after country icon's death

Dolly Parton died on Tuesday (25.08.26) following a "brief battle with cancer".

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Dolly Parton death latest: Country legend’s sister breaks her silence with emotional tribute

The singer, who was known for timeless hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene,’ wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career

The Independent UK

This was Dolly Parton’s biggest moment on the British stage. And it changed everything

One Sunday teatime back in 2014, the Queen of Country drew one of the biggest crowds Glastonbury has ever seen – outshining that year’s blokey line-up and raising the bar for the now-beloved Legends slot

The Independent UK

“You were the barometer. The north star. Bold and brilliant. Talented and tenacious. You taught so many lessons on how to be uniquely oneself”: Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Jack White join the tributes to the late great Dolly Parton

Singer-songwriter and cultural icon died yesterday, aged 80

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"Thank you, Dolly, for a lifetime of giving back and making the world a little brighter." Watch Jack White pay tribute to Dolly Parton onstage in London by covering Jolene

Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John among other stars saluting the late queen of country

Guitar World

“When I came up with the Jolene lick, all the musicians said: ‘Damn, that’s so good. That’s the coolest little lick’”: Dolly Parton on writing Jolene’s iconic guitar parts and pushing the boundaries of her playing (before the long fingernails)

Jolene’s guitar parts were eventually recorded by Nashville session players Wayne Moss and Chip Young

The Guardian - US

From Jolene to Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton’s 10 best recordings

The late star created some of the most beloved country and pop songs in American music

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Beyonce hails Dolly Parton as 'north star' in poignant tribute after legend's death

Beyonce has paid tribute to Dolly Parton after their worked together on Bey's 2024 country album Cowboy Carter.

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Jolene, I Will Always Love You and 9 to 5: the genius of Dolly Parton in three songs

The world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer. She’s remembered for her twanging country vocals, decades of hit recordings, Grammys, Emmys and a liberal splash of acting.

Guitar World

Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and pop culture icon, dies at 80

The news was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in an Instagram post

Metal Hammer

"She goes, 'I love your beard' and starts to clean it!" What happened when country icon Dolly Parton met Judas Priest frontman and heavy metal legend, Rob Halford

Two icons met in the most unusual of circumstances and it left an indelible impression on Rob Halford

MusicRadar

“Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages”: Music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80

The prolific artist behind the timeless Jolene and 9 to 5 sadly passed away today of undisclosed causes

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Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after health battle

The country music icon passed away following recent health problems, ending a remarkable career spanning more than six decades.

The Guardian - US

Dolly Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out

Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists

Latin Times

Dolly Parton Dies at 80: How 'Jolene' Found a Second Life in Cumbia and Latin Music

Dolly Parton, the country music legend whose songs traveled far beyond the Tennessee mountains that shaped her, died Tuesday at 80, leaving behind a catalog that also found an unexpected home in cumbia, regional Mexican music and the voices of Latino artists.

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