Dolly Parton Tributes Include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon
The 11-time Grammy winner inspired generations with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," and stars from Reba McEntire to Sarah Jessica Parker paid tribute.
- Country superstar Dolly Parton died at 80 on August 25, with nephew Bryan Seaver announcing the passing of Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean via an Instagram video.
- Throughout her career, Parton won 11 Grammys and earned induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, known for iconic hits including 9 to 5, Jolene, and I Will Always Love You.
- Reba McEntire wrote, "I'll never forget the first time I met you," while Grammy-winning singer Kacey Musgraves posted that "the world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden." Country singer Terri Clark praised her humanitarian impact.
- Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker wrote, "I never met @dollyparton but my gosh, did I love her," while the Jackson family credited her with opening doors and inspiring generations around the world.
- Pop/folk singer Maggie Rogers posted a piano cover of Here You Come Again, reminiscing about performing with Parton at Newport Folk Festival in 2019 and calling her "one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
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The singer, songwriter, producer and actress died Tuesday at age 80 and her colleagues fired her and honored her
Dolly Parton remembered: Tributes from Hollywood to DC show her boundless legacy
Dolly Parton’s death has left the music, film and television worlds reeling, with stars and luminaries across those industries and more paying tribute to the beloved entertainer’s life and legacy. Parton, the accomplished country music star who became a national…
Dolly Parton tributes include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon
Clarkson wrote: “Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends. I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will."
»She leaves a gap in the universe«: famous companions and admirers pay tribute to Dolly Parton. Reactions also come from the Rap camp – and from the White House.
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