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• Media Monitor: NPR Music Reflects on Dolly Parton's Legacy, Other Music News

  29 Aug 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music's Ann Powers pays tribute to Dolly Parton, highlighting her iconic songs and cultural impact. The outlet also covers other music news, including Big Thief, Alabama Shakes, Saul Williams, and the Kennedy Center.

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• Dolly Parton, Literacy Champion and Library Friend, Dies

  26 Aug 2026 10:46 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

  Country music legend Dolly Parton, a tireless advocate for children's literacy, has died. Her Imagination Library received a top Library of Congress honor, and she famously donated its 100 millionth book there in 2018.

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• Media Monitor: Dolly Parton Dies, Google Buys Airline Data, Graham Wins Primary, Lunar Eclipse Approaches

  26 Aug 2026 8:20 a.m. · Source: TIME magazine

  TIME magazine reports on the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, Google's $10 million acquisition of Spirit Airlines data, Darline Graham Nordone's primary win in South Carolina, and an upcoming blood moon lunar eclipse.

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• Michigan Lowers Flags to Honor Dolly Parton

  25 Aug 2026 5:09 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered flags lowered statewide to honor country music icon Dolly Parton, recognizing her seven-decade career and significant literacy efforts through the Imagination Library.

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• California Governor, First Partner Mourn Dolly Parton's Passing

  25 Aug 2026 5:00 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  California Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom issued a statement on the passing of Dolly Parton, celebrating her legacy as a music icon, philanthropist, and advocate for literacy and diverse communities.

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• Media Monitor: Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80

  25 Aug 2026 2:21 p.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is reporting that country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80. She was a star performer and a beloved ambassador to popular culture.

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• Media Monitor: Dolly Parton, Country Music Icon, Dies at 80

  25 Aug 2026 2:21 p.m. · Source: NPR Breaking News

  NPR is reporting that legendary country music artist Dolly Parton has died at age 80. She was known as one of the genre's most recognizable and adored ambassadors to popular culture.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Music highlights Kacey Musgraves' new album, return to country roots

  14 Mar 2026 9:02 a.m. · Source: NPR Music

  NPR Music is reporting that Kacey Musgraves is releasing a new album, 'Middle of Nowhere,' that returns to her country roots and explores Texas and Mexican influences, drawing parallels to other artists.

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