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  "id": 4685257,
  "title": "Tennessee football plans Dolly Parton tribute for 2026 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tennessee-football-plans-dolly-parton-tribute-for-2026-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:42:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tennessee-football-plans-dolly-parton-174214988.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Dolly Parton's passing reverberates through the country music industry, Tennessee Volunteers football is preparing a fitting tribute for the 2026 season. Coach Josh Heupel announced that the team will honor the beloved country icon by adorning their helmets with decals featuring a butterfly and her signature in cursive. Tennessee has long been a home for Parton, who resided in the state her entire life, and she frequently attended sporting events to support the Volunteers. The tribute comes after Parton's heartfelt performances, such as her rendition of \"Rocky Top\" with Peyton Manning, which remain iconic moments in the university's history. Heupel praised the late legend, who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, for her enduring impact on the community.",
  "summary": "The country music legend is receiving a proper remembrance from her favorite team.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville burial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/dolly-parton-laid-to-rest-in-private-nashville-burial",
        "published": "2026-08-30T20:59:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Camera World",
        "title": "There’s power in a simple camera angle. From Dolly Parton to natural disasters, the best news photos this week highlight the power of composition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/theres-power-in-a-simple-camera-angle-from-dolly-parton-to-natural",
        "published": "2026-08-31T11:40:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Dolly Parton Estate Sets Two-Day DollyFests for Nashville and London in 2027, Says These ‘Parties of a Lifetime’ Will Take the Place of a Public Memorial",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-estate-sets-two-day-dollyfests-for-nashville-and-london",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:44:49.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CityNews",
        "title": "Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-estate-announces-2-day-festival-dollyfest-following-a-4659341",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:46:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-estate-announces-2-day-festival-dollyfest-following-a",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:46:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival ‘Dollyfest’ following a private ceremony",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/dolly-parton-estate-announces-2-day-festival-dollyfest-following-a-4658235",
        "published": "2026-08-31T14:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tennessee football finds special way to honor Dolly Parton this season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tennessee-football-finds-special-way-to-honor-dolly-parton-this-season",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:03:33.000Z"
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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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