Dolly Parton Wrote America’s Best Love Song

Loved on both sides of politics, Dolly Parton represented the best of America

The American superstar’s songs, albums and public works touched millions around the world.

Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton Wrote America’s Best Love Song

“I Will Always Love You” isn’t just her most popular song; it’s her best. And it’s one of our best too. Life treated her kind.

Aug 25, 2026

How Dolly Parton Conquered America

There’s a reason every Dolly Parton song feels like it finds a home in the deepest part of your soul. Writing from her heart, she set out to make a career in music. Instead, she changed the world, and she did it by always being herself. “I never do anything that I don’t pray about,” ...

Aug 25, 2026

Dolly Parton: America’s Girl

In the coming days, there will be tributes and remembrances for Dolly Parton, the country music queen who comes as close to America’s version of the late Queen Elizabeth II as a person so solidly entrenched in the ethos and spirit of being, well, American that you’ll find. And with Dolly, you don’t have to look far ...

Aug 25, 2026