NYT
The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton maintained ties to Tennessee throughout her career while achieving international success in music and entertainment. According to the article, residents of the American South viewed her as representative of values they identified with their region.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/us/dolly-parton-south.html