Politics Sep 11 Officials in Nashville unite across the aisle over renaming airport after Dolly Parton By Travis Loller, Associated Press
Nation Sep 05 For feminists, the deaths of Parton and Steinem days apart deliver a double dose of grief Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton's deaths eight days apart sent a double dose of grief around the world and across generations as many women (and some men!) asked who would take their places at the forefront of women's rights. By Laurie Kellman, Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Aug 28 Tennessee's governor boosts fan-led push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton Long before 80-year-old Parton died Tuesday, fans in January 2025 started an online petition calling for officials to rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. It got renewed attention following Parton's death, jumping to more than 155,000 signatures Friday. By Russ Bynum, Associated Press
Nation Aug 27 Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific as Dolly churns in the Atlantic Dolly was the fourth named storm for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. By Associated Press
Arts Aug 26 Watch 5:56 Martina McBride shares her favorite Dolly Parton memories Tributes continued to pour in for Dolly Parton a day after her death. Singer-songwriter Martina McBride, named female vocalist of the year four times by the Country Music Association and three times by the Academy of Country Music, joined Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport, Courtney Norris
Aug 25 Watch 8:53 Remembering Dolly Parton, whose artistry and generosity touched generations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The world is mourning the passing of the queen of country, Dolly Parton. Her enormous legacy spans not only music, but the world of movies and entertainment, health care, philanthropy and education. Amna Nawaz takes a look at Parton's extraordinary… Continue watching
Aug 25 Dolly Parton's greatest songs, and the stories behind them By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Dolly Parton was more than a musician, actor, author, philanthropist, or theme-park entrepreneur. Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, occupied a space in our global cultural imagination — a figure of American mythology, someone best described as larger-than-life and… Continue reading
Aug 25 Dolly Parton, beloved music star, actor and philanthropist, dies at 80 By Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. Continue reading
Oct 08 'I'm not dying': Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health By Maria Sherman, Associated Press Late last month Parton postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges.”… Continue reading
Jun 17 Tom Cruise finally awarded an (honorary) Oscar By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Cruise, choreographer Debbie Allen and “Do The Right Thing” production designer Wynn Thomas have all been selected to receive honorary Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards, the film academy said Tuesday. Dolly Parton will also be recognized. Continue reading