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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
August 26, 2026The heart, hope and steely determination behind a musical legacy
BBC music correspondent Mark Savage looks back on the legacy of the "irreplaceable" late singer.
August 26, 2026Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney join tributes to Dolly Parton
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
August 26, 2026How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
August 25, 2026'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
The singer spoke candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.
August 25, 2026Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
August 25, 2026Family announces death
Legendary country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80.
August 25, 2026Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media.
August 25, 2026Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 - Reuters
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 Reuters
August 25, 2026Dolly Parton: The music legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
August 25, 2026Country music fan Kane leaves Ella Langley gig early to make curfew
Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players at a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave early to make their curfew.
June 20, 2026The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
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How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts
Not many musicians would snub a chance to work with Elvis Presley. But when Dolly Parton did so, it made her millions. In 1974, after writing and recording I Will Always Love You, Parton was asked if
Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy
In 1980, Dolly Parton was filming her first Hollywood movie, 9 To 5, and between scenes she had an idea for the tune that would become the movie's theme song. But her guitar was banned from the set -
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'We used flour for powder' - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview
Dolly Parton appeared on Michael Parkinson's BBC chat show in 1979, speaking candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to intern
How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
Watch: "We used flour for powder" - Dolly reflects on early life in 1979 BBC interview The much-loved US singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton, who has died aged 80, was known as
Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney join tributes to Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer Sir Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Sir Elton John have led a wave of tributes to music icon Dolly Parton, honouring her im
Dolly Parton: The life of an iconic country singer
Iconic country musician Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on her social media. "Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly," Parton's nephew Brian Seaver said in a video announce
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
Dolly Parton: A life in pictures Dolly Parton, the country music superstar from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the wor
Dolly Parton: Life of the music legend whose songs touched millions
Dolly Parton: The life of a legendary country singer Dolly Parton, the country singer from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, will be remembered for her songs that told beautiful stories so honestly,
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Kane leaves country music gig early to make curfew
England captain Harry Kane and country music star Ella Langley Harry Kane and Dan Burn were among the England players who attended a concert of US country music star Ella Langley, but had to leave ea
Zach Top Reacts To History-Making Grammy Awards Victory: 'This Is Insane'
Photo: Getty Images Zach Top made history as the first winner of the inaugural Best Traditional Country Album category at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 1). Top, 28, won for Ain’t In It
Zach Top Wins First-Ever Best Traditional Country Album Award
Country newcomer Zach Top became the inaugural winner of the Grammy’s newly added category, Best Traditional Country Album, on Sunday, Feb. 1, when he collected his award for his sophomore record, “Ai
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
It's been a whirlwind few weeks for Zach Top. Three weeks ago, the rising star of country music won his first Grammy Award, in the newly created category of best traditional country album. He says it