CBS News To Air Special Commemorating The Life Of Dolly Parton
CBS News will air a special on Tuesday paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. A CBS News Special: Dolly Parton — An American Icon will air on Tuesday evening at 10 p.m. ET, with Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil commemorating her lief along with a team of […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: CBS News · Aug 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
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The best of Dolly Parton with CBS News(opens original report in a new tab)Beloved country music legend Dolly Parton had died at age 80, her family announced on Tuesday. CBS News looks back at some of her best moments and interviews over the years. — CBS News
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