After reading through hundreds of interviews with Dolly Parton, biographer Martha Ackmann came to one realization: Parton courts reporters more than they court her. “I read so many accounts when she ...

Country music superstar Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with new music and greetings from friends. The freshly minted octogenarian posted a new version of her 1977 tune “Light of a ...

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Dolly Parton and WBIR-TV share a history woven through decades of East Tennessee stories, moments and memories. Now, in 2026, one more meaningful milestone brings us together — a birthday that feels ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dolly Parton has a number of songs that could be considered her signature: the warning “Jolene,” the tireless “9 to 5,” and the ...

How typical that while Monday is Dolly Parton’s birthday, she gives the world a gift instead. After all, this is a woman known just as much for her philanthropic efforts as for her music, from ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The state of Tennessee has taken another step to celebrate the Queen of Country Music ahead of her 80th birthday. Gov. Bill Lee signed a proclamation Friday that officially ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared Monday, January 19, 2026 as Dolly Parton Day for the Volunteer State. Gov. Lee signed the proclamation Friday in honor of Dolly’s 80th ...

Many say the free book program is Parton’s most enduring legacy, even surpassing her classic songs and movies. Imagination Library delivers free books each month to more than 3 million kids around the ...

Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying Broadway musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves ...

The entertainment industry is an awfully colorful one, particularly the music industry. More than maybe any other industry, the music business has a surplus of big and colorful personalities. Big and ...

When Lions head coach Dan Campbell stripped offensive coordinator John Morton of his play calling duties, the writing was on the wall. Today it became official: The Lions fired Morton. Campbell hired ...