Tennessee plans to rename Nashville airport after Dolly Parton
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced a proposal Friday to rename Nashville’s airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the late country music star’s death earlier this week. “Dolly Parton’s extraordinary life is forever woven into the fabric of our state,” Lee said in a statement announcing this proposed change. “From her rural mountain home...
Dolly Parton's music has made a triumphant return to the Irish charts following her passing at the age of 80. Her songs Jolene, Islands in the Stream, and Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection have re-entered the Top 30 and Top 10, respectively. The renewed interest in her music comes after Parton's death on Tuesday.
In the singles chart, Sam Fender and Olivia Dean continue to lead with Rein Me In, while Irish acts hold the remaining top places. On the albums chart, The Weeknd's The Highlights reclaimed the number one spot, while Amble and Kingfishr also secured high positions.
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Also reported by 5 other outlets
- How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond npr.org
- Tennessee governor announces plan to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton cbsnews.com
- Dolly Parton classics return to Irish charts rte.ie
- Quiz: Rank Dolly Parton's biggest hits abc.net.au
- Tennessee Plans to Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton rollingstone.com
