
How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
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The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.

From heartbreaking spoken word to wry takes on the double standards women face, here are some of the late country singer’s lesser known gemsAlexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless careerDolly Parto...

The much-loved country singer-songwriter in her own words, following her death aged 80.

The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.

With their twangy sound, madcap outfits, lusty yodelling and pirouetting pirate frontman, the band became global superstars almost overnight. But, as their guitarist Marco Pirroni recalls, the thrill...

A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.

The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.

US singer Darius Rucker speaks to the BBC about Dolly Parton following the news of her death.

The cast of Dolly Parton's musical, 9 to 5, was about to go on stage when her death was announced.

The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.

The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.

Beneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artistsDolly Parton, US country star, actor an...

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