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You could hear her before you saw her: Dolly Parton, with her stiletto heels taking all five feet of her halfway to the clouds, greeting the crowd at the grand opening of her Dolly-themed Tennessee truck stop with a boisterous “Hey, hey, hey,” her infectious charisma exuding an energy far younger than her 80 years. The country legend wore tassels and rhinestones and cracked witty one-liners—known in these parts as Dollyisms—like only she could.
Why The Killers’ Brandon Flowers Is Going Country
Brandon Flowers may be frontman of the Killers, one of the most electric rock acts of the 21st century, but on his new album Thrasher (out now), he’s coming home to his country roots. “[My dad’s] response when he heard it was ‘Finally,’ ” says Flowers, 45, whose father, Terry, raised him on honky-tonk heroes like Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings.
Cher Slams Son Elijah Blue Allman’s Wife Over ‘Quest for Money’ in New Court Filing
Cher is opposing her daughter-in-law’s bid to become guardian of her son Elijah Blue Allman amid legal troubles Court documents claim Marieangela King-Allman is motivated by financial gain and estranged from Elijah during his struggles A judge will decide in December whether King-Allman or other family members should be appointed as guardian Cher is speaking out against her daughter-in-law in court as she continues her fight to appoint a guardian for her son Elijah Blue Allman amid legal and...
Miley Cyrus Announces New Album Bass Persuades and 2 Hollywood Bowl Shows: ‘It’s Been a While’ Original
Miley Cyrus announced her 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, set for release on Sept. 18 She will perform two shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18 The album reflects themes of love and personal growth Miley Cyrus is back with an all-new era! The Grammy winner, 33, announced on Tuesday, Sept. 1 that her 10th studio album, titled Bass Persuades, is set for release on Sept. 18. “Music takes hold of us. We feel it, sing it, sometimes dance to it, let it out and carry on.
Steve Summers, Dolly Parton’s Creative Director, Shares What She Was Really Like During their 35-Year Friendship (Exclusive) Original
Steve Summers first admired Dolly Parton as a child and later became her longtime creative director Summers recalls Parton’s kindness, confidence and ability to connect with everyone, from his children to global audiences He credits Parton’s authenticity and compassion as her greatest legacy, inspiring others to spread love and joy Dolly Parton‘s longtime creative director Steve Summers still remembers the first time the country legend came into his life.
Dolly Parton’s friends and family mourn the beloved icon, look back on her ‘miraculous legacy’ (exclusive)
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Dolly Parton’s Friends and Family Mourn the Beloved Icon, Look Back on Her ‘Miraculous Legacy (Exclusive) Original
Dolly Parton died on Aug.
Lionel Richie Hospitalized in ICU After St. Louis Concert
Lionel Richie checked into a hospital after his St. Louis performance as a precautionary measure The singer previously postponed shows in June after falling ill during the first concert of his tour Richie assured fans he was doing well and returned to performing shortly after his June health scare Lionel Richie is dealing with a health setback. The Grammy winner, 77, checked himself into the ICU out of caution shortly after his performance in St. Louis on Saturday, Aug. 29.
Lionel Richie Hospitalized in ICU After St. Louis Concert
7 hours ago Republican campaign groups – supported by the Trump administration – asked the Supreme Court on Monday to let them purchase television advertising at discounted rates, handing the nation’s highest court another emergency appeal that could influence the outcome of this year’s midterm elections. The …
Dolly Parton’s Sister Freida Says ‘There Will Never Be Anyone Who Can Replace Her’ in Touching Tribute Original
Dolly Parton’s sister Freida Parton shared a touching tribute to the late country legend following her death at age 80 “I know she would want me to keep going, keep smiling and keep sharing the love she gave so freely with others,” Freida wrote of her “big sister” Dolly, who was one of 12 siblings, was candid throughout her career about sharing a close bond with her family Dolly Parton‘s sister Freida Parton is opening up about the country music icon’s death.
Dolly Parton Laid to Rest in Private Funeral After Her Death at Age 80 Original
Dolly Parton in Nashville in November 2023. Credit : Jason Kempin/Getty Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a private service attended only by immediate family on Aug. 28 The country music icon died on Aug. 25 at age 80 following what her team described as a “brief battle with cancer” Fans and friends who wish to pay their respects to Dolly can do so by sharing a donation to her book gifting organization, the Imagination Library Dolly Parton has made the final stop of her long, colorful life.
Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, opens up about rock album, losing his wife of 56 years and shunning plastic surgery (exclusive)
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Noah Cyrus Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton as She Says She’s ‘Grateful’ for Late Star’s ‘Beautiful Relationship with My Family’
Noah Cyrus in Los Angeles in July 2025; Dolly Parton in Nashville in January 2025. Credit : Rebecca Sapp/Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty Noah Cyrus shared a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, calling her an “angel among us” and praising her legacy Parton had a close bond with the Cyrus family, especially Miley, her goddaughter, and inspired Noah as an artist Noah called her impact “unparalleled” Noah Cyrus is paying tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton after the country legend’s death on Aug.
Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, Opens Up About Rock Album, Losing His Wife of 56 Years and Shunning Plastic Surgery (Exclusive) Original
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Engelbert Humperdinck, 90, Opens Up About Rock Album, Losing His Wife of 56 Years and Shunning Plastic Surgery (Exclusive)
Forget Harlan Coben, Netflix's New 5-Part Crime Thriller Is Officially the Biggest Series on Streaming As Netflix continues rolling out thriller after thriller, one of its most recent releases has officially become the biggest show in the streaming …
Inside Dolly Parton’s Plan to Keep Releasing Music ‘Forever,’ from Her Song Locked in a Time Capsule to Unrecorded Tracks
Dolly Parton wrote a song that’s locked in a time capsule to be opened in 2046 Parton has since said she regrets locking the tune away Parton has thousands of unreleased songs prepared to ensure her music continues to be released for decades Years before her death, Dolly Parton made sure that her musical legacy would last long after she was gone. The country music icon, who died at age 80 on Aug. 25, previously revealed numerous plans to keep releasing music years into the future.
Miley Cyrus Recounts One of Her Last Conversations with ‘Aunt Dolly’ Parton in Emotional Tribute to Her Godmother
Miley Cyrus shared a tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton Parton became Cyrus’s godmother after bonding with Billy Ray Cyrus during a 1990s tour The two collaborated on projects over the years, including a reimagined charity single in January Miley Cyrus is remembering her beloved godmother Dolly Parton. The “Flowers” singer shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to her “Aunt Dolly” on Wednesday, Aug. 26 after Parton died on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at age 80.
Miley Cyrus Recounts One of Her Last Conversations with ‘Aunt Dolly’ Parton in Emotional Tribute to Her Godmother
Miley Cyrus Recounts One of Her Last Conversations with ‘Aunt Dolly’ Parton in Emotional Tribute to Her Godmother Cyrus paid tribute to her late godmother Parton in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Aug. 26 Rachel DeSantis, Ilana Kaplan Wed 26 August 2026 at 4:49 pm UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Dolly Parton’s One-of-a-Kind Career Highlights, From ‘Jolene’ and 9 to 5 to a Rock Hall Induction Original
Dolly Parton’s career spanned nearly 60 years, blending country roots with mainstream pop culture success Her philanthropic efforts include the Imagination Library, which has gifted over 300 million books to children worldwide Parton’s legacy includes iconic songs, acting roles, Dollywood, and a Broadway musical about her life set to debut When Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at age 80, she left behind a legacy jam-packed with music, movies and giving back.
Dolly Parton’s One-of-a-Kind Career Highlights, From ‘Jolene’ and “9 to 5 ”to a Rock Hall Induction
NEED TO KNOW Dolly Parton's career spanned nearly 60 years, blending country roots with mainstream pop culture success Her philanthropic efforts include the Imagination Library, which has gifted over 300 million books to children worldwide Parton's legacy includes iconic songs, acting roles, Dollywood, and a Broadway musical about her life set to debut When Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at age 80, she left behind a legacy jam-packed with music, movies and giving back.
Dolly Parton’s One-of-a-Kind Career Highlights, From ‘Jolene’ and “9 to 5 ”to a Rock Hall Induction
NEED TO KNOW Dolly Parton's career spanned nearly 60 years, blending country roots with mainstream pop culture success Her philanthropic efforts include the Imagination Library, which has gifted over 300 million books to children worldwide Parton's legacy includes iconic songs, acting roles, Dollywood, and a Broadway musical about her life set to debut When Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at age 80, she left behind a legacy jam-packed with music, movies and giving back.
Everything Dolly Parton Has Said About Aging and Death: ‘I Don’t Think It’s the End of Any of Us’ Original
Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at age 80 Her nephew, Brian Seaver, revealed the news in an Instagram video Parton shared her faith in life after death and curiosity about reincarnation Age has always been just a number for Dolly Parton. The country legend, who died at age 80 on Aug. 25, was long vocal about how she felt as though aging was all just a mindset — and that she still had plenty to accomplish in her golden years.
Dolly Parton on Why She and Husband Carl Dean Never Had Kids Original
The late Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean were married for nearly 60 years but never had children Parton credited her child-free life with giving her the freedom to focus on her music and philanthropy She launched initiatives like Imagination Library to support children and considered “everybody else’s” kids her own When country legend Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death at age 80 on Tuesday, Aug.
Wynonna Judd Shares Emotional New Song ‘Girl Who Could Sing’ About Biological Father She Never Got to Meet Original
Wynonna Judd reflects on her lack of a relationship with her biological father in the emotional new song “Girl Who Could Sing” The song explores unanswered questions about her father, whom she never met before his death in 2000 “Girl Who Could Sing” will appear on her upcoming album The Hard Truth Wynonna Judd is paying tribute to the biological father she never knew in an emotional new song. The country star, 62, shared a poignant new music video on Tuesday, Aug.
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers Shares His Dad’s One-Word Reaction to His New Country-Inspired Solo Album Thrasher (Exclusive) Original
Brandon Flowers’ new solo album Thrasher marks a return to his country music roots and personal storytelling The album draws inspiration from his small-town upbringing in Nephi, Utah, and his family’s musical legacy Thrasher was recorded in Nashville with seasoned musicians and explores themes of tradition, life, and love Brandon Flowers grew up on the honky tonk music his father, Terry, would play around the house — Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and the like.
George Jones’ Widow Nancy Says She’s ‘Having a Good Time Now’ After Spending ‘32 Years of My Life Saving a Man’ Original
Nancy and George Jones in 2010; Nancy Jones on the podcast.
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