Tag: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton’s Final Wishes: What She Requested Instead

Dolly Parton's family had a small, private ceremony for her in the days after her death. She was interred at the Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Nashville alongside her husband, Carl Dean.

Dolly Parton’s Walk of Fame Star Vandalized After Death

Dolly Parton's fans were treating her Hollywood Walk of Fame star like a shrine as they paid tribute to the late country music icon, placing flowers, cards, candles, and mementos around the star to pay their respects.

Black Icons Who Collaborated With Dolly Parton

Beyoncé brought Dolly Parton into "Cowboy Carter," featuring her on the "Dolly P" interlude and the song "Tyrant." She also reimagined Parton's classic "Jolene," creating a full-circle moment between two generations of female music icons. Whitney Houston recorded Parton's "I Will Always Love You" for "The Bodyguard" soundtrack in 1992, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Black Love for Dolly Parton: Here’s Why

Country music legend Dolly Parton has come to hold a special place in Black folks' hearts over the years. So it's no wonder that news of her death on Tuesday has countless folks in our community mourning the beloved country music star. Parton passed away in Nashville, though no cause of death has been determined yet. She was 80. From her signature blonde hair and dimpled smile to her glamorous persona and sweet Southern belle accent, it's easy to see why Parton captured the love and adoration of our culture.

Dolly Parton on R&B: A Songwriter’s Legacy

Rest in peace to Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully today in Nashville at 80. She wrote "I Will Always Love You" in 1973 as a goodbye to her mentor Porter Wagoner. Elvis wanted to record it, but his manager demanded half the publishing, and Dolly turned him down. Twenty years later, Whitney Houston turned it into the biggest-selling single by a woman in history, and every dollar stayed Dolly's. Her family asks that donations be made to her Imagination Library in place of flowers.

Dolly Parton Skips AMA Lifetime Achievement Award

In September, Dolly Parton will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. The association will honor the impact Parton's decades-long career has had on the genre. While this is a big moment for her, Parton will not attend the ceremony. Her health issues have forced her to accept the award virtually.

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