{
  "id": 3507097,
  "title": "‘She Might Be The Last American That Everyone Liked’: Jelly Roll Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/she-might-be-the-last-american-that-everyone-liked-jelly-roll-pays",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T12:03:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/country/jelly-roll-tribute-dolly-parton-1236324814/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jelly Roll paid tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton on the second night of hosting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. The singer and songwriter’s death at the age of 80 due to cancer was mourned by many. In his monologue, Jelly Roll emphasized the profound impact Parton had on him and others. \"We lost a legend today, the great Dolly Parton,\" he began. \"She was such an inspiration to so many, myself included.\" Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, shared that he and Parton grew up listening to her music together in Tennessee. \"I’ll never forget it,\" he recalled. \"I learned so much from Dolly over the years, about songwriting, how to handle this crazy business, and how to support your community.\" Dolly Parton was renowned for her talent, humor, and entrepreneurial spirit. She represented her homeland with pride like no one else. \"She might be the last American that everyone liked,\" Jelly Roll mournfully stated. Parton’s career spanned over 60 years, during which she made significant contributions to country music. She was a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, having written more than 3,000 songs and placing 113 tracks on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart since 1967. The cumulative impact of her hits spanned more than 28 years on the chart. Jelly Roll concluded his tribute, \"We will always love you.\"",
  "summary": "“She was infinitely talented. She was relentlessly funny and adored by all. She might be the last American that everyone liked.\"",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Jelly Roll Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton: ‘The Last American That Everyone Liked’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/jelly-roll-pays-tribute-to-dolly-parton-the-last-american-that",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:50:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}