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Dolly Parton estate announces Dollyfest festival celebrating her legacy
Dolly Parton's estate has announced a two-day festival honouring the country music icon, scheduled for consecutive weekends in 2027.
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Dolly Parton death and legacy coverage
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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the iconic American country music star, has died aged 80 after a brief illness.
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Dolly Parton’s legacy and the question of feminism
An analysis examines whether the late country music icon's life and lyrics reflected feminist values, despite her reluctance to claim the label.
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Dolly Parton laid to rest in private family service
Country music legend Dolly Parton has been farewelled in a private family service.
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Political leaders farewell Dolly Parton
New Zealand political figures have shared eulogies following Dolly Parton's death.
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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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Dunedin musician pays tribute to Dolly Parton
A Dunedin musician has created a tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton.
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Dolly Parton met a Kiwi girl as a baby
Country music legend Dolly Parton once held a young New Zealand girl, who cried during the encounter.
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Dolly Parton loved New Zealand and wanted to buy a home here
The late country music star toured New Zealand three times and wanted to purchase property, but the distance from home prevented it.
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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.
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Mel Parsons discusses new album Castle Hill and Dolly Parton’s influence
New Zealand singer-songwriter Mel Parsons talks about her new album's success, upcoming tour and Dolly Parton's impact on her career.