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Dolly Parton, 1946–2026

Dolly Parton, 1946–2026

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I had moved from Greenwich Village to Charleston, West Virginia for a job (yes, really), and going to hear her live seemed like the thing to do. This was in her giant hair, giant boobs, giant bellbottoms phase. I was hooked for life.There are three generations of classical music aficionados in my family, including me.

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Publication timeWed, 26 Aug 2026 02:52:11 GMT
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Dolly Parton, 1946–2026Behind the rhinestones and under the towering wigs was a singular artist and businesswoman who owned her talent, her music, and her place in American life.Jill LawrenceAugust 26Upgrade to listen7 minutes2303736Dolly Parton in 1976. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns via Getty)I FIRST TUNED IN TO DOLLY PARTON in the late 1970s. I had moved from Greenwich Village to Charleston, West Virginia for a job (yes, really), and going to hear her live seemed like the thing to do. This was in her giant hair, giant boobs, giant bellbottoms phase. But oh my God, that voice. Those songs. I was hooked for life.There are three generations of classical music aficionados in my family, including me. But country music called to me.

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