{
  "id": 3332844,
  "title": "Dolly Parton, in her own words: The country icon’s interviews with the AP over the decades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-in-her-own-words-the-country-icons-interviews-with-the-3332844",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
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    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/dolly-parton-interviews-quotes-country-music-85f934fcee120cf975c85337b01c9e96"
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  "account": "The Associated Press interviewed country music icon Dolly Parton multiple times throughout her career. In July 1979, when discussing her role in the movie \"9 to 5\", Parton expressed that she never considered herself a movie star, but rather a singer or songwriter. She stated she wanted to be a famous performer and wear flashy clothes, but acting in films was not one of her ambitions. Despite her reservations about acting, Parton admitted she could handle playing herself in a role if given the right story. In December 1980, Parton recounted her experience kissing President Jimmy Carter at the White House, sharing that her husband wanted a picture of the moment. Her performance in \"9 to 5\" was reviewed positively, with Parton noting she was proud of her portrayal. In December 1981, she reflected on the set of \"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas\", mentioning her initial concerns about the movie's title due to her family background, but ultimately deciding to participate as it was a \"foot-stompin' good time\". Parton admitted she had some misgivings about the movie's title, given her family's religious background. Finally, in July 1985, Parton discussed the opening of Dollywood, expressing her desire to preserve Smoky Mountain heritage rather than having Hollywood distort their culture.",
  "summary": "The Associated Press spoke with Dolly Parton , who died Tuesday at age 80 in Nashville, numerous times throughout her career. Here are some of her quotes from the archives, as compiled by AP Music Writer Maria Sherman. July 1979, on going to Hollywood for…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton, in her own words: The country icon’s interviews with the AP over the decades",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-in-her-own-words-the-country-icons-interviews-with-the",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:49:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Was Dolly Parton a Trump supporter? President orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor country music legend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/was-dolly-parton-a-trump-supporter-president-orders-flags-lowered-to",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:03:13.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "From the archives: Dolly Parton, legend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/from-the-archives-dolly-parton-legend",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:10:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Dolly Parton's legacy of giving: Inside her decades of philanthropy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-partons-legacy-of-giving-inside-her-decades-of-philanthropy",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Dolly Parton through the decades",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-through-the-decades",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:36:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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