A look back at Dolly Parton's life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: BBC News · Aug 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM ET
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A look back at '9 To 5' — Dolly Parton's working women's anthem(opens original report in a new tab)A song that Dolly Parton wrote for a 1980 movie has become not only a pop hit — it continues to resonate broadly with American workers. — NPR
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A look back at Dolly Parton's life in pictures(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
A look back at Dolly Parton's legendary career(opens original report in a new tab)Dolly Parton's career spanned music, movies, entertainment, business ventures and more — ABC News
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- Source authority
- 20 of 20
- Coverage breadth
- 11.1 of 20
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- Velocity
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