NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to author Martha Ackmann about her new book on "American icon" Dolly Parton and the ambition it took the young Tennessean to reach success.

In December 2025, a rumor circulated that singer Dolly Parton pulled all her music from Amazon streaming platforms, citing ...

A handful of MAGA users tried to smear Dolly Parton this week after a clip of the country music icon promoting her new book at Costco went viral on X.

According to a rumor that circulated online in December 2025, country singer Dolly Parton had opened a new animal sanctuary ...

Dolly Parton has had to miss two significant ceremonies as she continues to follow her doctors’ orders amid some “health challenges.” The legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur, 79, was unable ...

Dolly Parton apologized to fans for missing another event as she continues to deal with "a few health challenges." Parton shared a video message with fans after being inducted into the International ...

Dolly Parton has been recovering from some health issues in 2025. In September, Parton surprised fans when she missed a scheduled visit to her Dollywood theme park to celebrate the new Night Flight ...

Dolly Parton is back in the spotlight and feeling stronger than ever. The 79-year-old icon surprised fans in September 2025 by postponing her Las Vegas residency for “health challenges,” prompting ...

“I live by my gut, so to speak,” Dolly Parton writes in her new memoir, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage. “The God gut is what I call it. I just seem to know what I should and shouldn’t do because I ...

LOS ANGELES — Dolly Parton couldn't attend the 16th Academy Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 16, to accept her honorary Oscar award. But the Queen of Country, 79, expressed her gratitude for receiving ...

Dolly Parton is recovering from health issues that kept her from recent Las Vegas performances. Now, the country music legend is giving a glimpse into her home life. The country icon told PEOPLE her ...

Dolly Parton is opening up about her private world. In this week’s PEOPLE cover, the country legend reveals her morning routine — and why she still starts her days at 3 a.m. “Sometimes it’s earlier ...