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Dolly Parton

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    PoliticsUnited States

    Trump orders flags to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton

    President Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding her death is…

    The Hill2 sources

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    PoliticsUnited States

    Lawmakers across the aisle pay tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘A true national treasure’

    The death of Dolly Parton is uniting lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, with an outpouring from Democrats and Republicans alike mourning the loss of the “true national treasure.” The country music singer and songwriter died at 80 in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday. “Dolly Parton was loved in every corner of our nation,” Senate Minority Leader…

    The Hill

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    CultureUnited States

    From 2012: Dolly Parton on writing "I Will Always Love You" and Whitney Houston connection

    Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist, has died at 80, her family says. She spoke to CBS News' Rebecca Jarvis in 2012 about her song "I Will Always Love You," which Whitney Houston turned into a global phenomenon with her rendition for the "The Bodyguard" soundtrack. "She just took it worldwide and made it the most special song in the whole world for a long period of time," Parton said.

    CBS News

  9. 09
    Culture

    From the archives: Dolly Parton, legend

    Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings – all while presenting herself as "a country girl's…

    CBS News