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Dolly Parton’s self-aware artifice became authentic artistry

An analysis explores how Dolly Parton mastered playing with contradiction to create genuine artistic expression.

Skinny McBuntu

Dolly Parton was a master at playing with contradiction, turning self-aware artifice into authentic artistry. The piece examines how she navigated this tension throughout her career.

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Otago Daily Times

How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self‑aware artifice into authentic artistry

Dolly Parton was a master at playing with contradiction, writes Rosemary Overell.

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