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DOLLY PARTON


Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie Inducted Into Rock Hall Of Fame

The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.

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Dolly Parton and Eminem among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

Parton had initially tried to remove herself from consideration.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.

'I’ll accept gracefully': Dolly Parton flips on possible spot in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The country music icon says she’ll accept a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction since it is voted on by fans.

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Dolly Parton says she hasn't cooked for her goddaughter Miley Cyrus in a long time because she's a little picky now

Dolly Parton told Insider that she used to make meatloaf for Miley Cyrus, but that her goddaughter is "a little more picky now."

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Dolly Parton comes home to Dollywood, the theme park of her dreams

Dollywood is introducing some new experiences this year, though the oldies are still golden.

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Sunday Reading: Grammy Nominees, Past and Present

From the archive: pieces about Dolly Parton, Gladys Knight, Lil Nas X, and other Grammy-nominated musicians and songwriters.

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Generations sing to Joni Mitchell in pre-Grammys tribute

Generations of artists paid tribute to the five-decade career of Joni Mitchell, who was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala two days before the Grammys.

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A snapshot of popular books.

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Dolly Parton’s cake mix line with Duncan Hines might get you out of your 9-to-5 funk

Dolly Parton's "favorite" banana pudding cake was a sweet mood lifter, even if it wasn't as tasty as it was pretty.

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Reese Witherspoon acquires film rights to Dolly Parton novel

With some support from her friend Reese Witherspoon, Dolly Parton is looking to be a movie star again.

Rock Hall Of Fame To Dolly Parton: 'Voters Will Decide If You're In'

After Parton tried to bow out, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said that, in effect, it is up to the voters to decide if Parton is elected.

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Rock Hall Of Fame To Dolly Parton: 'Voters Will Decide If You're In'

After Parton tried to bow out, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said that, in effect, it is up to the voters to decide if Parton is elected.

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Dolly Parton will stay on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee list

Earlier this week, the county music legend posted on her social media accounts that she didn't think she'd necessarily earned the right to be nominated.

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Dolly Parton rejected her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. The Rock Hall rejected her rejection.

Despite Dolly Parton's request for her Rock Hall nomination to be revoked, the foundation will move forward with her name on the ballot.

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Rock & Roll Hall of fame says Dolly Parton earned her nomination – despite what she thinks

Parton pulled herself out of the nominations earlier this week, saying she doesn't have a rock 'n' roll album.

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Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you're in

Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

Khan, Lauper, Beck to play MusiCares Joni Mitchell tribute

Chaka Khan, Cyndi Lauper and Beck will be among those performing in tribute to Joni Mitchell when she’s honored as the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year by the Recording Academy.

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Dolly Parton Removes Herself From Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame List

Parton was one of 17 artists and groups nominated last month.

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Dolly Parton removes herself from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

The artist said that her nomination could inspire her to put out "a hopefully great rock 'n' roll album at some point in the future."

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Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

Dolly Parton has announced she is pulling out of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, saying she hasn’t “earned that right.”.

Dolly Parton pulling herself out of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

Parton said she doesn't feel worthy of the honor. Here's why.

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ACM Awards 2022: Best and worst moments, complete list of winners

Dolly Parton served as some star power as co-host of the ACM Awards, which took a big leap as the first streaming-only major award show on Monday night.

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ACM Awards 2022: Who's performing? A list of artists and songs

Who's performing at the 2022 ACM Awards at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas? A list that covers that two-hour show.

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Dolly Parton, James Patterson — in words and music

You have surely heard of Dolly Parton, the world famous singer.

Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prize

Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.

Dolly Parton and James Patterson on "Run, Rose, Run"

Two of the biggest names in their respective fields not only share a cause, but also the byline of a new novel – an artistic collaboration that sparked a blooming friendship.

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Amazon places bet on streaming, fast-paced music awards show

Amazon has seen solid returns from its investment in streaming live sports, but its upcoming bet on the Academy of Country Music Awards is more of a gamble.

Dolly Parton wants a part in the movie version of her new book co-written with James Patterson

Preview: In a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview airing March 6, the country superstar talks about her new novel, "Run, Rose, Run," co-authored with Patterson, about the darker side of the music industry.

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Book excerpt: Dolly Parton & James Patterson's "Run, Rose, Run"

The music superstar and the bestselling author team up for a novel about an aspiring country singer-songwriter.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 6)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program

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New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

Parton, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen to perform at ACM Awards

Dolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will be pulling double duty with special performances on top of their hosting duties at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.

ShowBiz Minute: Berlinale, Saget, NYFW

Catalan family drama "Alcarràs" wins Berlin’s Golden Bear; Judge blocks release of Bob Saget's autopsy records for now; Shock rock design duo The Blonds close NYFW. (Feb. 17)

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The 5 worst Super Bowl commercials

Ugh, so much crypto.

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Drake was a star among A-listers at 'Homecoming' concert

Among the stars, Drake still shined the brightest.

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Miley Cyrus, Green Day span decades in pre-Super Bowl show

Miley Cyrus has only been alive for about half the Super Bowls ever played, but her setlist on the eve of the 56th spanned the whole history of the big game and then some.

Dolly Parton Pays College Tuition For Employees At Dollywood

The program will be open to all of the company's 11,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees.

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Chris Young leads Academy of Country Music nominations

Country star Chris Young combined his skills as an artist and producer to lead the nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Dolly Parton's Dollywood offers to pay full tuition for all its employees

"Our team members' success is our success," the CEO of Dollywood's parent company said.

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Dolly Parton’s Dollywood says it will pay all tuition costs for employees pursuing higher education

Herschend Enterprises, Dollywood’s parent company, announced that Dollywood will pay 100 percent of the tuition costs, fees and books for employees who pursue higher education starting Feb. 24.

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Dolly Parton said she whips up scrambled eggs every weekend, and she swears by an easy hack to make them perfectly fluffy

The country music singer told Insider she makes her husband of 55 years a Southern breakfast every weekend.

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Dolly Parton to host Academy of Country Music Awards

Country music icon Dolly Parton will host this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, bringing her star power to the show’s new streaming home on Prime Video.

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Also nominated: Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Also nominated: Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Carly Simon, Judas Priest and Beck.

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Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Duran Duran and A Tribe Called Quest are among this year’s first-time nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Dolly Parton released a line of southern-style cake mixes, but you may have to wait to try them

As of Wednesday, all the products were sold out online. On its website, Duncan Hines says the products will soon be available in retailers.

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Dolly Parton's new line of Southern baking mixes is already sold out

Dolly Parton and Duncan Hines are launching a new line of Southern-inspired cake and frosting mixes. They're expected to hit grocery store shelves in March.

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Dolly Parton released a line of southern-style cake mixes, but you may have to wait to try them

As of Wednesday, all the products were sold out online. On its website, Duncan Hines says the products will soon be available in retailers.

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Bobbe 'Beegie' Adair, jazz pianist, dies in Tennessee

Jazz pianist, session musician and band leader Bobbe Long “Beegie” Adair has died.

Miley Cyrus and younger sister Noah belt impressive duet of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’

Miley Cyrus brought out her younger sister Noah Cyrus for her NBC event “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” on Friday night. They sang "Jolene" by Dolly Parton.

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Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named 'People of the Year'

People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation’s teachers as its “People of the Year.”.

Dolly Parton posts rare photo with husband Carl Dean to mark Thanksgiving

The beloved country music legend shared a sweet pic of the man she’s been married to for more than 55 years.

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Dolly Parton shares her morning routine, including the breakfast she cooks her husband

The country music legend gave a glimpse at her morning routine that begins at 3 a.m. every day.

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Country star Luke Bryan to host CMA Awards

Country star Luke Bryan is stepping into a new role as host of the CMA Awards this year.

BTS suits, Katy Perry dress to be sold at charity auction

The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at an auction benefitting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.

Rose McGowan Accused Oprah Winfrey Of Being “As Fake As They Come” In A Scathing Post Just Days After An Uncomfortable Resurfaced Interview Of Oprah Grilling Dolly Parton Went Viral

Rose McGowan called out Oprah in a scathing tweet that also criticized her past relationships with convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein and Russell Simmons, who has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct.View Entire Post ›

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Kenny Malone, drummer on on Dolly, Dobie Gray hits, dies

Drummer Kenny Malone, an in-demand session player who played on hits by Dolly Parton, Dobie Gray and more, has died.

Tom T. Hall, country music’s hitmaking ‘Storyteller,’ dies at 85

He wrote 12 songs that became No. 1 country hits, including the socially conscious “Harper Valley P.T.A.”

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Dolly Parton Uses Royalties from Whitney Houston Classic to Help Strip Mall in Black Community

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMediaMore than nine years ago, Whitney Houston tragically died in the bathroom of a California hotel. With a voice for the ages, the superstar left a cavalcade of hits, including the iconic “I Will Always Love You,” first performed by Dolly Parton. A country music icon, Parton had reaped millions in royalties from Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You.”Earlier this month, Parton revealed that she had honored Houston most uniquely. “It was mostly just Black families and people that lived around there,” Parton told Andy Cohen on his “Watch What Happens Live” show. Parton wrote the song in 1972.

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Dolly Invested Royalties From Whitney's 'I Will Always Love You' In A Black Community

"It was mostly just Black families and people that lived around there," Dolly Parton said. "And I thought, 'This is the perfect place for me to be, considering it was Whitney.' "

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Dolly Parton invested Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ royalties in Black community

Houston's cover, recorded for "The Bodyguard" in 1992, became a global sensation 18 years after Parton penned the song.

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New this week: Kevin Hart in 'Fatherhood, 'iCarly' & 'Luca'

This week’s new entertainment releases include fresh music from H.

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'SNL': Miley Cyrus covers Dolly Parton in moving Mother's Day opening tribute

Miley Cyrus opened "Saturday Night Live" this week with a moving cover of Dolly Parton's "Light of a Clear Blue Morning."

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Elon Musk shows humility and hubris as 'SNL' host

Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.”.

'There's no leap of faith': Why Brad Paisley is going to bat for COVID-19 vaccines

Brad Paisley is encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine amid resistance, particularly in the South: "(It's) what I believe is right."

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The Hot-Person Vaccine

The internet has decided that Pfizer is significantly cooler than Moderna—but why?

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Can a presidential era also be defined by the cultural buzz going on around it?

From "Tik Tok pasta" to non-fungible tokens: 50 events, releases, memes and moments from the first 100 days of the Biden administration.

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Column: A year ago we were singing Bon Jovi out of our windows together. What happened to the unity?

That is, itself, a feat of unity. A year ago most of us didn’t know how to get tested for COVID-19. That millions of Americans are now vaccinated against it is a direct, remarkable result of unity — among scientists, funding donors (Dolly Parton! ), political leaders, health care workers, transportation workers, the National Guard, community advocates and good-hearted souls (Chicago Vaccine Hunters!) volunteering their time to demystify the process, track down appointments and drive folks to get their shots.

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11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, it’s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.

Dolly Parton on her 50th Grammy nod: 'It's always special'

FILE - Dolly Parton performs in concert on May 27, 2014, in Knoxville, Tenn. It's been 51 years since Dolly Parton earned her first Grammy nomination, and this year the national treasure who has won nine Grammys throughout her career is competing for her 50th honor. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – It's been 51 years since Dolly Parton earned her first Grammy nomination, and this year the national treasure who has won nine Grammys throughout her career is competing for her 50th honor. Parton's first Grammy nomination was at the 1970 show for “Just Someone I Used to Know,” a duet with Porter Wagoner. An updated version of “Jolene" won Parton and a cappella group Pentatonix a trophy.

"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton receives COVID vaccine she helped fund

Less than a year ago, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help her friend, Dr. Naji Abumrad, develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Vanderbuilt University. "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," she sang. "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, 'cause once you're dead, that's a bit too late." We love hearing @DollyParton sing "vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiiiiiinnnnne” on our campus today, just before she got hers. Dolly’s generous support helped fund early research at Vanderbilt Health into what is now a vaccine that’s helping end the pandemic.

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"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton receives COVID vaccine she helped fund

Less than a year ago, Dolly Parton donated $1 million to help her friend, Dr. Naji Abumrad, develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at Vanderbuilt University. "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," she sang. "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, 'cause once you're dead, that's a bit too late." We love hearing @DollyParton sing "vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiiiiiinnnnne” on our campus today, just before she got hers. Dolly’s generous support helped fund early research at Vanderbilt Health into what is now a vaccine that’s helping end the pandemic.

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Dolly Parton receives shot of COVID vaccine she helped fund

Dolly Parton receives shot of COVID vaccine she helped fund Dolly Parton has written hundreds of songs over her decades-long career and it turns out her tune "Jolene" is the just right one for getting her COVID-19 vaccine. "I even changed one of my songs to fit the occasion. It goes, 'Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate,'" the actor, singer and humanitarian sang in a social media post on Tuesday, just before receiving her shot.

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'Vaccine, vaccine': Dolly sings 'Jolene' rewrite before shot

FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. The Grammy-winning singer, actor and humanitarian posted a video on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, of her singing just before getting her COVID-19 vaccine shot. Parton donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee for coronavirus research. It goes, ‘Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I’m begging of you please don't hesitate,'" the actor, singer and humanitarian sang in a social media post on Tuesday, just before receiving her shot. In 2020, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, for coronavirus research.

Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Jane Fonda accepts the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globes’ platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the “community of storytellers” as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award. While wearing an all-white suit, Fonda raised the Globes’ highest honor above her head Sunday before commending storytellers for their vital role in troubled times. She is the daughter of Oscar winner Henry Fonda, who died in 1982, and sister of Peter Fonda, who died in 2019. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

Dolly Parton rejects proposed statue of her at Tennessee Capitol: "I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time"

Dolly Parton has turned down yet another accolade offered to her — this time, from her home state of Tennessee. "Given all that is going on in the world, I don't think putting me on a pedestal is appropriate at this time," Parton's statement continued. The bill's introduction comes after an online petition was created last year to urge the Tennessee State House to replace Confederate statues in the state with statues of Parton. During an interview with NBC's "Today" earlier this month, Parton revealed she was offered the Presidential Medial of Freedom by the Trump administration twice. Parton concluded her statement about the Tennessee statue by saying she will "continue to try to do good work to make this great state proud."

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Dolly Parton asks Tennessee not to put her statue at Capitol

FILE - Dolly Parton performs in concert on July 31, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. In a statement released Thursday, Parton says that given current events, she doesn't think being put on a pedestal is appropriate at this time. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle introduced the bill last month that aims to honor Parton “for all that she has contributed to this state." (She’s) a passionate person who loves everyone, and everyone loves her.”In her Thursday statement, Parton thanked the legislature for their consideration of the bill and said she was honored and humbled by their intentions.

Super Bowl in Tampa creates 'craziness' outside, inside

They arrived in Orlando on Friday and drove 90 minutes to Tampa the following day to “check out the scene” and grab dinner. “The cardboard fans actually make it look like it’s full,” said Tampa native and longtime Bucs season-ticket holder Matt Geer. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued an executive order last month requiring masks to be worn outside in the city’s most popular entertainment and recreation areas during Super Bowl festivities and the days following the event. It was his first Super Bowl since 1969 in Miami. Goodman’s oldest son, Lee, fell in love with the Buccaneers while playing video games and wanting nothing more than to see them in the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years.

A sexy Alexa, Dan Levy's M&M habit: Super Bowl ads to watch

It might not have seemed likely early in the pandemic, but the 55th Super Bowl Sunday is upon us yet again. Amazon shows off a sexy new body for its Alexa assistant, Dan Levy apologizes for eating M&M's and Bud Light Seltzer Lemonade makes a downpour of lemons a metaphor for 2020's troubles. AdInspiration4 “ Join Us "In what is surely a first in Super Bowl history, an ad for Inspiration4, a SpaceX supported all-civilian space mission touts a chance for viewers to join the mission. Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” apologizes to the M&M anthropomorphic characters that are Super Bowl mainstays and says he promises not to “eat any more of their friends." And E-Trade, famous for the talking baby ads it ran in the Super Bowl from 2008 until they “retired" in 2014, is back in the big game with an undisclosed ad.

Wait, ‘I Will Always Love You’ was written about what?

Arguably one of the most famous of love songs, “I Will Always Love You” doesn’t have the back story you might have thought it did.

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Dolly Parton on Super Bowl commercial and COVID-19 vaccine

The Grammy-winning legend's 1980s hit has been flipped by Squarespace — a company that helps users build and host their own websites — for a Super Bowl commercial debuting Tuesday. I’m really happy. I’m going to get mine though, but I’m going to wait. I’m going to get mine. I’m going to get it.

Jane Fonda to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award

FILE - Actress Jane Fonda appears at the 71st international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 12, 2018. The Golden Globes will bestow the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Fonda during the 78th annual awards show next month. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Jane Fonda cemented herself into Hollywood allure as a chameleonlike actor and social activist, and now the Golden Globes will honor her illustrious career with its highest honor. Fonda will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the 78th annual awards ceremony on Feb. 28, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

Lawmaker wants Dolly Parton statue at Tennessee Capitol

FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A statue of country music icon Dolly Parton could be added to the Capitol grounds in Nashville, Tennessee, if one state lawmaker gets his way. Democratic Rep. John Mark Windle introduced a bill Tuesday that aims to honor Parton “for all that she has contributed to this state,” news outlets reported. Aside from her status as a music icon, Parton is a lifelong philanthropist. ”(She’s) a passionate person who loves everyone, and everyone loves her.”

New Orleans stage and screen actor Carol Sutton dies at 76

FILE - In this May 1, 2019, file photo, actress Carol Sutton arrives at the World Premiere of "Poms" in Los Angeles. Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy Steel Magnolias and the TV series Queen Sugar, has died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Actor Carol Sutton, a fixture on stages in her native New Orleans who built a steady career on the big and small screens, including roles in the 1989 comedy “Steel Magnolias” and the TV series “Queen Sugar,” has died from complications from COVID-19, according to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Sutton was 76.

Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year

(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It’s been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.

Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year

(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES – Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last century’s animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONY— “My Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,” now streaming on HBO Max. — “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree turns on, with virus rules

People look from the windows of 30 Rockefeller Center as more than 50,000 lights on the 75-foot-tall Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree are illuminated at the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)NEW YORK – Rockin' around the Christmas tree looks different for visitors at Rockefeller Center this year, starting with Wednesday's tree lighting ceremony. In the days following the lighting until the early part of January, those wishing to take a look at the tree will have to follow a host of rules. At that point, they will be directed to specific pods, each of which can hold four people, to look at the tree. Workers at Rockefeller Center first put up a tree in 1931.

Dolly Parton adds pandemic hero to list of accomplishments

BOSTON – Dolly Parton is being celebrated in song — a rewritten version of her own “Jolene” — for her contribution to an experimental coronavirus vaccine. Northeastern University associate English professor Ryan Cordell posted a video on Twitter of himself performing a tweaked version of Parton's signature song, renamed “Vaccine," that has drawn tens of thousands of views. The lyrics, “Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine / I’m begging of you, please go in my arm / Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine / Please just keep me safe from COVID harm," were written by linguist and author Gretchen McCulloch, who posted them online and invited people to record them. “So I went and grabbed my guitar.”Parton’s $1 million gift to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center helped researchers develop Moderna’s experimental coronavirus vaccine, announced this week. The positive reaction to his video from doctors, nurses and other medical professionals is particularly gratifying, he said.

Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Dua Lipa to be honored by Billboard

NEW YORK – Cardi B has only released one major single this year — the hit “WAP" — but it's enough for Billboard to name her Woman of the Year. Billboard announced the honor Wednesday and the Grammy-winning rapper will be celebrated at the music brand's 15th Annual Women in Music Event, which will stream live on Dec. 10 at billboardwomeninmusic.com at 8 p.m. EDT. Jennifer Lopez will receive the Icon Award at the event and Dolly Parton will earn the Powerhouse Award. Other honorees include pop star Dua Lipa (Powerhouse Award), R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle (Rising Star Award) and singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez (Impact Award). Outside of “WAP" — which co-stars Megan Thee Stallion and spent four weeks at No.

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Dove Awards name for KING & COUNTRY top artist

FILE - Joel Smallbone, right, and Luke Smallbone of For King and Country appear at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, Tenn. on Oct. 11, 2016. The brother duo earned their first artist of the year award at the Gospel Music Associations Dove Awards, which aired on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Brother duo for KING & Country earned their first artist of the year award at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, which aired on Friday without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke and Joel Smallbone, who perform as for KING & COUNTRY, also picked up an award for short form video of the year for their duet with Dolly Parton. Tasha Cobbs Leonard won gospel artist of the year and rapper Kayne West, who is on the ballot in some states as a presidential candidate, won for rap/hip hop recorded song of the year, his first Dove Award.

Trailblazer Charley Pride to get lifetime achievement award

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trailblazing country music star Charley Pride will get a lifetime achievement award at the CMA Awards in November. 1 hits between the 1960s and 1980s, with songs like “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'” and “Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone.”Pride, 82, will accept the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award on the CMA Awards on Nov. 11 on ABC. Pride was named CMA Entertainer of the year in 1971 and won male artist of the year in 1971 and 1972. He has three Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000. Other recipients of the award include Nelson, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson.

Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards

In this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. "I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you. Singer Granger Smith won for his on-the-nose music video called “Don't Cough On Me!"

Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year's CMA Awards in November. McEntire, a Country Music Hall of Famer and veteran host of country music awards shows, returns after hosting last year with Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton. Pride was the first Black country artist to co-host the awards show, in 1975 with Glen Campbell. And to be here 14 years later hosting with Reba freaking McEntire? Although the pandemic may change some behind-the-scenes production, McEntire promised she would keep up her awards show tradition of multiple outfit changes throughout the broadcast.

Country star and hit Elvis songwriter Mac Davis dies at 78

FILE - Musician Mac Davis performs at the Texas Film Awards in Austin, Texas on March 6, 2014. Davis, a country star and Elvis songwriter, died on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 after heart surgery. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country star Mac Davis, who launched his career crafting the Elvis hits “A Little Less Conversation” and “In the Ghetto,” and whose own hits include “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me,” has died. He was named 1974’s entertainer of the year by the Academy of Country Music and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “A small town boy who’d achieved the greatest kinds of fame, he remained a good guy, a family man,” said country star Kenny Chesney.

Mural highlights Dolly Parton's Black Lives Matter quote

A mural of Dolly Parton is seen outside The 5 Spot, a music club in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. Artist Kim Radford said Dolly fans from around the world have contacted her about the mural, which contains a quote from Parton about her support for the Black Lives Matter movement. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

Sakai Harrison poses for a portrait after leading his clients through a rigorous workout on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Atlanta. Harrison moved to New York to try to make it as a personal trainer and designer - but his gym shuttered early in the pandemic, and after weeks of struggling to both pay the rent and put food in his fridge, he knew what he had to do. He moved back to Georgia for greater stability. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)

'Wicked' movie release delayed, 'Minions' pushed to 2021

This image released by Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures shows characters, from left, Kevin, Gru, voiced by Steve Carell and Stuart in a scene from "Minions: The Rise of Gru." Universal Pictures said Thursday, March 19, 2020, that the animated film will not be completed by July 3 due to circumstances surrounding the coronavirus. (Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures via AP)LOS ANGELES – “Wicked” fans are going to have to wait even longer to see Stephen Daldry's film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical. Universal Pictures on Wednesday announced that another handful of theatrical release dates are shifting due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has bumped “Wicked” off the calendar entirely for the moment. The studio said that “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” which was unable to be finished for its planned summer 2020 release because of the outbreak, is being pushed back a year to July 2021.

National treasure Dolly Parton will read bedtime stories to save parents everywhere

How can you not love Dolly Parton? Starting April 2, Parton will be reading children’s books from the comfort of her bed in a 10-part video series. The first book Parton is reading is the classic “The Little Engine That Could." So while parents are working from “9 to 5,” Parton is here to offer some relief and keep your kids entertained with books. Even if you don’t have kids that need a bedtime story, why not tune in to see just how adorable Parton will be cuddled up in bed with her pajamas?

Carrie Underwood fans not happy with CMAs

(L-R) Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton speak onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville. Garth Brooks took home the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award that more than a few wanted to see go to Carrie Underwood. Underwood, who co-hosted with fellow superstars Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, has had a banner year with her "Cry Pretty" album and tour. "Not only to Carrie, but to the women of country music in general," the tweet went on to say. Last month, Miranda Lambert posted a lengthy explanation on Instagram about why Underwood deserved the award.

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