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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Disney Legacy From ABC To ‘Hannah Montana’

Disney said Parton’s nearly 40-year partnership included ABC specials, Disney Channel roles and tributes from Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus.

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For nearly 40 years, Dolly Parton partnered with Disney for a host of events, specials, and movie and TV appearances - which includes Miley Cyrus' 'Hannah Montana.'

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Dolly Parton’s ‘Hannah Montana’ Role Made Her a Godmother to an Entire Generation

The legend played Aunt Dolly to her real-life goddaughter Miley Cyrus, but her wisdom and wit stuck for Gen Z and younger millennials

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How ‘Hannah Montana’ Introduced a New Generation to Dolly Parton

Disney Channel's 'Hannah Montana' brought Dolly Parton, who died at age 80 on August 25, to a new generation of younger fans.

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Before "Jolene" There Was "Aunt Dolly": Like "Hannah Montana" and Miley Cyrus Brought Dolly Parton Into the Imagination of a New Generation

There was a moment, in the 2000s, when Dolly Parton entered the homes of millions of youngsters without many of them really knowing who she was. It happened on Disney Channel, inside Hannah Montana, the series that had turned a very young Miley Cyrus into one of the most recognizable popstars of his generation. The singer [...] The article Before Jolene was "Zia Dolly": how "Hannah Montana" and "Miley Cyrus" brought Dolly Parton into the imagina…

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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Disney Legacy From ABC To ‘Hannah Montana’

For nearly 40 years, Dolly Parton partnered with Disney for a host of events, specials, and movie and TV appearances - which includes Miley Cyrus' 'Hannah Montana.'

·Jersey City, United States
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