The New York Times – Music:
Parton made her mark in the country arenas of Nashville, and then crossed over into the pop world, Hollywood and beyond.
Category: Country Music
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Dolly Parton Had the Voice, and Concerns, of an Earth Angel
The New York Times – Music:
Parton gave hopeful expression to songs she wrote about the hard times and hard-won triumphs of her life.
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Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.
The New York Times – Music:
Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.
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Dolly Parton Is Mourned by Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin and More
The New York Times – Music:
After her death at 80, celebrities and politicians honored the country music star for her generosity and philanthropy.
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Dolly Parton’s Bedazzled, Bewigged, and Bodacious Style
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations.
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Dolly Parton: Hear 15 Essential Songs
The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter rose from poverty to become a chart-topping performer whose earnest character allowed her to span genres.
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Dolly Parton, Superstar Whose Songs Spoke to Millions, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
Known for her outsize persona, appearance and talent, she rose from rural poverty to become a top-selling singer, songwriter and entrepreneur.
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J.T. Harding on Crafting the Hits of Broadway’s ‘Music City’
The New York Times – Music:
The Nashville songsmith J.T. Harding gives the lowdown on writing with Keith Urban, Uncle Kracker, Shane McAnally and more.
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Violet Hensley Dies at 109; Ozarks Fiddler Made Opry Debut at 99
The New York Times – Music:
She performed old-time mountain music at the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Mo., for more than 50 years and appeared on “The Beverly Hillbillies.”