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What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?

What was behind Dolly Parton's widespread appeal?
BBC News Wednesday 26 August 2026, 02:57 UTC 1 min read
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The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.

The BBC's entertainment correspondent Colin Patterson looks at why the singer attracted such a range of fans.
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