Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Source Summary
Dolly Parton, the renowned country music artist, has died at age 80. Tributes have poured in from fellow musicians and public figures including Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, and Donald Trump. BBC Radio 2 presenter Jo Whiley honored Parton by playing her signature songs including "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene," and "9 to 5."
Why it matters
Dolly Parton was a transformative figure in country music whose career and cultural impact extended far beyond the genre.
