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Dolly Parton’s love of the Great Smoky Mountains shaped her Tennessee hometown

Dolly Parton's devotion to the Great Smoky Mountains region transformed her hometown, where locals knew her as Tennessee's favourite daughter.

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Dolly Parton, known globally as one of the world's best-known country music stars, was celebrated in her home state as Tennessee's favourite daughter. Her deep love of the Great Smoky Mountains region left a lasting impact on her hometown.

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Dolly's love of the Great Smoky Mountains transformed her hometown

To the world, Parton was one of the world's best-known country music stars. To her neighbours, she was Tennessee's favourite daughter.

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