Tennessee Honors Dolly Parton on 80th Birthday
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Dolly Parton has been put on bed rest by her doctors — and insiders tell the National Enquirer the forced furlough has stressed her out. The 80-year-old has been unable to oversee her bustling business empire for months,
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‘80s Rock Icons Surprise Dolly Parton With Rare Gift for Her 80th Birthday: ‘You Calling Me an Old Bag?’
Parton’s 80th birthday has been made into an event in her home state of Tennessee. Earlier this week, the Grand Ole Opry celebrated the longtime Opry member’s birthday with its fourth annual Opry Goes Dolly celebration. In addition to that, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared Jan. 19, 2026, to be observed as “Dolly Parton Day.”
Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates her 80th birthday after six decades of transforming from small-town Tennessee girl to global superstar.
Dolly Parton is proof age is just a number. The country music legend celebrated her 80th birthday on January 19 but looks younger than ever thanks to nips and tucks over the years.
As singer, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, turns 80, TODAY takes a look back on her kindness, wisdom and her lasting impact on music. NBC’s Joe Fryer reports and chief news and sports data analyst Steve Kornacki joins TODAY to break down her incredible career by the numbers.
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From Sevier County to the world: How Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library makes a global impact
Dolly Parton’s artistic talent and infectious personality brought her global acclaim, but the story of East Tennessee’s beloved star wouldn’t be complete without her unwavering commitment to philanthropy.
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