How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 28, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET
- Coverage span: 13h 25m
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How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond(opens original report in a new tab)BillboardTier B
Radio Rallies Around Dolly Parton After Her Death, Led by ‘9 to 5’(opens original report in a new tab)From 62 songs in a row in Nashville to deep cuts and cross-format airplay, programmers have responded to a loss unlike almost any other. — Billboard
ABC NewsTier B
Dolly Parton streams skyrocket after her death, making her the most streamed artist globally(opens original report in a new tab)Streams of Dolly Parton's music have skyrocketed since the country legend died on Tuesday — ABC News
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