The New York Times – Music:
Andy Warhol’s images of Parton don’t strike me as up to the level of his best society portraits; they aren’t quite worthy of the singer’s complex excellence.
Category: Music
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For 30 Nights, Madison Square Garden Is Harry’s House
The New York Times – Music:
The singer kicked off a monthslong residency at the venue on Wednesday night before a giddy crowd.
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Dolly Parton’s Cautious Politics Resulted in Widespread Affection
The New York Times – Music:
Bipartisan tributes demonstrated the success of the singer’s long-running effort to stay out of party politics in a sharply divided country.
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Harry Styles Fans Camp Out for the Best View of the Star
The New York Times – Music:
As early as Tuesday, general admission ticket holders waited for the line (before the line) that would determine their vantage points at Wednesday night’s show.
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Harry Styles Fans Camp Out for the Best View of the Star
The New York Times – Music:
As early as Tuesday, general admission ticket holders waited for the line (before the line) that would determine their vantage points at Wednesday night’s show.
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Janie Bradford, Co-Writer of Motown’s First Hit, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Music:
One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
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Will Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Survive Without Her?
The New York Times – Music:
The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.
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The Dollywood Theme Park Captured the Essence of Its Founder
The New York Times – Music:
Her idea to create a “fantasy city” that celebrated her home region turned into a billion-dollar attraction that maintained its authentic feel.
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Dolly Parton Wrote ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Jolene’ in One Creative Burst
The New York Times – Music:
Two of her defining hits — “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” — were perhaps written in the same day. In different ways, they found sturdy melodies for precarious emotions.