Dolly Parton was more than a musical idol – for some fans, she was a spiritual icon
Behind the rhinestones and under the towering wigs was a singular artist and businesswoman who owned her talent, her music, and her place in American life.
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3 sourcesDolly Parton was more than a musical idol – for some fans, she was a spiritual icon
WATCH: Iconic moments from Dolly Parton’s career and her impact on music and culture
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12 sourcesOpinion: Dolly Parton — looking back at the icon before she was a super star
Dolly Parton Was a Retail and Marketing Whiz, Too. Here’s How She Built Most of Her Fortune
Dolly Parton was more than a musical idol – for some fans, she was a spiritual icon
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4 sourcesDolly Parton, Radiant Queen of Country Music and So Much More, Passed at 80 [WATCH]
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4 articlesHow Dolly Parton Crossed Over Into Hollywood — and America’s Hearts
Like a rhinestone cowgirl – Dolly Parton’s most glorious, joyful and meta looks
Dolly Parton’s Most Dazzling Style Moments, from Rhinestoned Pants and Fringe to Over-the-Top Gowns
Dolly Parton’s flamboyant, fun style: ‘I’m not a fashion icon; I’m an eyesore’
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1 articleDolly Parton’s lifelong Christian faith: ‘My music was more my ministry than a job’
The story so far
7 developments- Aug 25Dolly Parton’s Catalog Is More Than Just Catchy Tunes
- Aug 26‘So heartfelt.’ Dolly Parton blended stardom with a unifying care for people.
- Aug 27Only center coverage:Dolly Parton Built One of the World’s Most Recognizable Personal Brands. She Never Staged Herself Out of It
- Aug 27Dolly Parton was more than a musical idol – for some fans, she was a spiritual icon
- Aug 29Only center coverage:Dolly Parton’s essential songs
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Quiet for 50 daysLast development · Aug 29 — Dolly Parton’s essential songs