{
  "id": 3388223,
  "title": "Dolly Parton tributes include Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/dolly-parton-tributes-include-kelly-clarkson-blake-shelton-bette",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T00:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/dolly-parton-tributes-death-6340871"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, passed away on Tuesday, August 25th at the age of 80 in Nashville, Tennessee. Stars from various fields have taken to social media to pay tribute to the remarkable artist. Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler, and Reese Witherspoon are among those who expressed their grief and admiration for Parton's life and legacy. The singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson described Parton as someone who made everyone feel special and welcomed, praising her heart and voice, which millions will miss. Blake Shelton called Dolly a true child of God, a being of pure gold and a heart to match. Bette Midler honored Parton's songwriting, singing, and philanthropy, expressing that the world is a poorer place without her. Reese Witherspoon noted that Dolly had a way of making everyone feel special, seen, and welcomed, and that she was a visionary, loyal friend who brought joy and love to everyone she met. These tributes highlight Dolly Parton's enduring impact on music and the world at large, leaving a lasting legacy of kindness, talent, and generosity.",
  "summary": "Clarkson wrote: “Dolly Parton had a way of making everyone feel special, and seen, and welcomed, and as if you were old friends. I will miss her heart and her voice as I am sure millions will.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Dolly Parton died at 80 in Nashville, Tennessee",
    "Kelly Clarkson praised Parton's heart and voice",
    "Blake Shelton called Parton a true child of God"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Tributes from Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton, Bette Midler, and Reese Witherspoon underscore Dolly Parton's profound influence on music and her reputation for kindness, talent, and generosity that inspired countless people.",
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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."
}