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Dolly Parton remembered with an outpouring of love across social media
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Hannah McDonald , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Reba, Kacey Musgraves, and John Rich are among those remembering the country music icon. Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton on social media, with fans and fellow musicians sharing memories and music.
Tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton on social media, with fans and fellow musicians sharing memories and music. Reba, Kacey Musgraves, and John Rich are among those remembering the country music icon.
Music industry figures such as Scott Borchetta, Maddie and Tae, and Blake Shelton are also paying tribute to Parton. Landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, and Ryman Auditorium are joining in.
Further details on the outpouring of love for Dolly Parton are available, including reactions from politicians like Gov. Bill Lee and Sen. Marsha Blackburn, as well as pop culture figures like Ellen DeGeneres and J.K. Rowling.
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Category: News Published: August 25, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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