How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond

NPR News Saturday 29 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By The NPR Network 1 min read

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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.(Image credit: Rich Fury)

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.

(Image credit: Rich Fury)

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