Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton for Her ‘Profound Impact on the World’
"I'm honored that I had the privilege to work with you. I will treasure that forever," Bey wrote to the late country singer.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Aug 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 45m
- Coverage: 3 reports from 3 independent publications
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❤️ Sports world pays tribute to Dolly Parton(opens original report in a new tab)The legendary singer-songwriter from the Volunteer State died Tuesday at the age of 80. — ESPN
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Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton for Her ‘Profound Impact on the World’(opens original report in a new tab)VarietyTier B
Beyoncé Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘You Were the Barometer’(opens original report in a new tab)Beyoncé has paid tribute to country icon Dolly Parton, who died on August 25, calling her “the barometer” and thanking her for the impact she had on the world. In a statement posted to her website, Beyoncé wrote,… — Variety
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- 14 of 20
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