Parton sold over 100 million records and won 11 Grammy Awards, making her one of the bestselling musical performers of all time.
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Remembering Dolly Parton
Entertainers and celebrities reflected on Parton’s creative talent, while fans and everyday people recounted how her philanthropic generosity touched their lives.
From A-list duets and Hollywood hits to godmother to a musical superstar.
For subscribers: The big-hearted “Queen of Country” managed to transcend cultural, political, geographic and generational fissures.
For subscribers: The U.K. is remembering the singer for her Imagination Library, which taught millions of kids to love reading.
NBC entertainment correspondent Chloe Melas talks about Dolly’s legacy as a musician, a businesswoman and a philanthropist.
