Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.
She said she wasn't offended by dumb blonde jokes because "I know I'm not dumb...and I also know I'm not blonde!" We take a moment to remember the smart, funny and uniquely talented Dolly Parton.
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.
Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
NPR critics remember some of their favorite Dolly performances — including a duet with Kermit the Frog and the twinkle in Dolly's eye singing with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris.
"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.
Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.
The iconic singer, actress and philanthropist died Tuesday at age 80. Here are the songs, films and concerts that will forever tie her to the Peach State,
The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
Dolly Parton, who died in her Nashville home Tuesday, is being remembered as more than just a legendary country singer. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece reflects with Peter Biello.
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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: A Dolly Parton memoir, the show Reacher, the game Dredge, and the song "Bittersweet" by Semma.
Taking a cue from NPR's Best Music of 2023 lists, members of the GPB News staff have compiled their favorite Georgia gems, Southern sounds, musical moments and international hits from the past 12 months.
