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From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent

Dolly Parton's songs traveled far beyond Nashville. Across Africa, musicians embraced her stories of hardship, heartbreak and humble beginnings — and made them their own.

From Appalachia to Africa: Why Dolly Parton was beloved across the continent

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