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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Although many of Dolly Parton’s top songs may be considered more secular, gospel singer, songwriter and East Tennessean Donny Richmond remembered her as an “inspired writer” with a spiritual, humble background. In February 2009, Richmond was selected to be the person to induct Parton into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame. He recounted the event, saying it was really an honor and an amazing experience. “It was just an awesome thing to be involved in.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — ABC will pay tribute to music superstar and East Tennessee native Dolly Parton on Tuesday with a special edition of 20/20. Dolly Parton: An American Original will air at 10 p.m. on ABC and be available to stream on Hulu and Disney Plus on Wednesday. The hour-long special will feature moments from her many interviews with the national broadcaster over the years. She died Tuesday at her Nashville home. She was 80 years old.

(NEXSTAR) – Dolly Parton’s legacy will continue not only through her music, but through her foundation that sends free books to children in the U.S. and four other countries, regardless of their family’s financial situation. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library first launched in 1995 as a way to send free books to young children in Sevier County, Tennessee, where Parton grew up. It has since grown immensely, and now serves 1 in 6 children in the U.S. who are under the age of 5.

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — As the world remembers the life and legacy of Dolly Parton following her death Tuesday, Sevier County is mourning the loss of a Sevier County native who never forgot where she came from. Throughout her 80 years of life, Parton has held many titles: country music legend, philanthropist, actress, humanitarian, author. But to residents and leaders in Sevier County, she was much more.

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People have flocked to the Dolly Parton statue in her hometown of Sevierville following the announcement that she died Tuesday at the age of 80. The bronze sculpture of a young Parton holding her guitar was created by artist Jim Gray and dedicated in 1987 at 125 Court Ave. Since then, thousands of people visit the landmark on the lawn of the Sevier County Courthouse each year.

(WSPA) – In a strange twist of fate, the next tropical storm to form in the Atlantic this year is expected to share the first name of beloved country music singer Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center released its names for the hurricane season well in advance. Names are used every six years, unless they’re retired because a storm causes significant damage or loss of life. The list of names for storms in 2026 was previously used in 2020, with the exclusion of Laura.

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With over 60 albums in her discography, Dolly Parton fans will have plenty of material to listen to as they mourn the death of the country music icon. However, you’ll have to wait a while to hear a never-before-heard song locked away in Sevier County. In her 2021 memoir “Songteller: My Life in Lyrics,” Parton revealed that she penned a secret song that won’t be released until 2045.