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  "id": 3352464,
  "title": "Dolly Parton Dead at 80: Music Executives Remember the Country Icon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-dead-at-80-music-executives-remember-the-country-icon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T20:55:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/dolly-parton-death-music-industry-reactions/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80, leaving behind an impressive legacy in the world of country music. Those who worked with her and others in the industry are remembering her significant impact throughout her six-decade career. Parton was named Billboard's Top Country Artist of All Time, holding the record for the most No. 1s on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart with 25, and the most top 10s on Billboard's Country Albums chart with 49. Her success extended beyond her music, as she was also recognized for her business acumen. In addition to her accomplishments in music, Parton co-owned Dollywood, a theme park in her hometown of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and operated the Imagination Library, a program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school. She was also a co-owner of Sandollar Productions, which produced various successful films and television shows. Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, expressed that Parton was a defining figure in country music, known for her professionalism and philanthropy. The Academy of Country Music mourned her passing, praising her legacy that extends beyond her stage presence, as she touched generations with her music, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit.",
  "summary": "Following the music legend's passing at the age of 80, industry executives are sharing their reactions and condolences",
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      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Dolly Parton: Keke Palmer, Pedro Pascal, Kacey Musgraves & More Pay Tribute To “One Of One” Country Music Legend",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-keke-palmer-pedro-pascal-kacey-musgraves-more-pay",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:50:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Honored by Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire: ‘We Will Always Love Her’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-honored-by-kacey-musgraves-keith-urban-reba-mcentire-we",
        "published": "2026-08-25T18:53:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Pitchfork",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Remembered: Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, and More Pay Tribute",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-remembered-reba-mcentire-kacey-musgraves-and-more-pay",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:00:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Remembered by Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Jack White & More: ‘We Will Always Love You’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-remembered-by-reba-mcentire-kacey-musgraves-jack-white",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:14:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-3342068",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:43:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:43:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Jack White Mourn Dolly Parton: ‘The World Feels Less Sparkly’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/kacey-musgraves-maren-morris-jack-white-mourn-dolly-parton-the-world",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:49:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Tributes Pour in From Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Lily Tomlin and More",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-tributes-pour-in-from-reba-mcentire-kacey-musgraves",
        "published": "2026-08-25T19:58:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/country-music-legend-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80-3339280",
        "published": "2026-08-25T20:14:49.000Z"
      }
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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."
}