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Mom. Wife. Country Music Expert. #UCF Alumni. @countrynow Editor.

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Lauren Jo Black is a longtime country music journalist, editor, host, and media personality whose work has helped shape the conversation around country music for nearly two decades. As the current Editor-in-Chief of Country Now, she has become one of the genre's most respected voices, interviewing hundreds of country music's biggest stars, including Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, and countless other…

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Dolly Parton’s Sister Stella Reveals How Dolly Wanted to Help Others Even in Her Final Months

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By Lauren Black Verified
| Country Now Verified
News Dolly Parton’s younger sister, Stella Parton, has shared a deeply personal tribute to her big sister and the country music icon, just two days after her passing. In the emotional message, Stella reflected on the special bond they shared as sisters and revealed a touching detail about Dolly’s final months, including her desire to continue helping others even amid her private battle with cancer. “My big sister Dolly got her wings this past Tuesday.
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Lainey Wilson Reveals Her Final Conversation With Dolly Parton in Emotional Tribute

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By Lauren Black Verified
| Country Now Verified
News Lainey Wilson has shared a deeply personal tribute to her friend and musical hero, Dolly Parton. In her emotional message, Wilson reflected on the connection she felt with Parton even before they met and opened up about the special friendship they developed over the years. “My Dolly. 💛 I felt like you were my friend before we even met.. you made everybody feel that way. But once we became friends, boy did we have a lot to talk about,” Wilson began.
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WATCH: Morgan Myles Brings the Grand Ole Opry to Silence With Heartbreaking Dolly Parton Tribute

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By Lauren Black Verified
| Country Now Verified
News With the news of Dolly Parton’s passing weighing heavily on the hearts of country music fans everywhere, the Grand Ole Opry carried on as scheduled Tuesday evening, while making sure to honor the beloved country music icon throughout the night. Parton was a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50 years, making the stage an especially meaningful place to celebrate her legacy.
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