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  "id": 9877094,
  "title": "US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25-9877094",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T00:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cities and states across the US celebrated Dolly Parton Day on Friday, September 25th, marking the first annual observance of the late country icon's legacy. Parton died at age 80, leaving fans mourning the artist and philanthropist who embodied unity in a divided America. California Governor Gavin Newsom established the day to inspire Americans to emulate Parton's kindness, humility, and joy. The 9 to 5 empowerment anthem \"I Will Always Love You\" became a workplace inspiration. Events in Los Angeles included musical performances and illuminating the Pacific Wheel in pink, while New York and New Orleans proclaimed Dolly Parton Appreciation Day and Dolly Day. Kentucky's Lexington and Tennessee celebrated Parton's legacy and literacy initiatives on her birthday. Born in poverty, Parton rose to become a rhinestone-studded legend with hits like \"Jolene,\" starring in films and building a vast business empire that includes Dollywood theme park, cosmetics, and pet apparel.",
  "summary": "The inaugural celebration date takes inspiration from the '9 to 5' song, recalling one of the late country icon's most beloved hits.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "US celebrates Dolly Parton day on 9/25",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-celebrates-dolly-parton-day-on-9-25",
        "published": "2026-09-26T00:31:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘9 to 5’: US celebrates first Dolly Parton Day in tribute to country icon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/9-to-5-us-celebrates-first-dolly-parton-day-in-tribute-to-country-icon",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:47:12.000Z"
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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."
}