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Dolly Parton celebrates Imagination Library of Washington

By Lauren Gallup August 17, 2023

Dolly Parton appeared at a private event in Tacoma August 15 to celebrate the Imagination Library of Washington. (Credit: Lauren Gallup, NWPB)

The Imagination Library of Washington has gifted 1.6 million books to early learners statewide. Dolly Parton began the program in her home state of Tennessee in 1995. Washington created its statewide program in 2022 and on Aug. 15, the country music star celebrated its reach here, with those who made it possible. Read More

Dolly Parton Says She Turned Down Presidential Medal Of Freedom — Twice

By NPR News February 2, 2021

Dolly Parton on stage

Last fall, former President Barack Obama told Stephen Colbert that he was "shocked" Dolly Parton hadn't gotten a Presidential Medal of Freedom during his time in office. "That was a screwup," he said. "I think I assumed she had already got one."Read More

Dolly Parton Will Read Bedtime Stories To Kids Online Every Week

By NPR News March 31, 2020

Dolly Parton will read children's books on a video stream once a week, drawing titles from her Imagination Library. She's seen here performing in Nashville, Tenn., in January. CREDIT: Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

"Dolly hopes this series of stories will provide comfort and reassurance to coping kids and families during the shelter-in-place mandates," the Imagination Library said.Read More

41 Women Who Should Be In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

By NPR News January 17, 2020

Dolly Parton on stage

Dolly Parton, Carla Thomas, Fanny, The Runaways and Salt n Pepa are just some of the women who should be in the Hall by now.Read More

A New Podcast From Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad Asks: Can Dolly Parton Heal America?

By NPR News October 29, 2019

WNYC's new podcast, Dolly Parton's America, examines the role of the country icon in building social bridges in a divided country. CREDIT: Christine de Carvalho/WNYC

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to WNYC's Jad Abumrad about his new podcast which explores the life and legacy of the prolific songwriter and her ability to bridge the divide in America.Read More

American Anthem: A Cup Of Ambition And Endurance As ‘9 To 5’ Unites Workers Across Decades

By NPR News July 12, 2019

Dolly Parton in a scene from the 1980 comedy 9 to 5. The film's theme song, performed by Parton, took on a life of its own. CREDIT: 20th Century Fox/Getty Images

Dolly Parton's classic singalong aims a catchy beat at a serious point, listing the ways the daily grind exploits and exhausts people — some more than others.Read More

Yola Combines Softness And Grit In Her Virtuosic View Of Americana

By NPR News March 6, 2019

Yola Carter

The black British singer grew up loving American country music. Now, she's living out her Americana dreams with her debut full-length, Walk Through Fire.Read More

‘Dream It On Through’: Dolly Parton On Her New Album, Inspiring Young People And More

By NPR News December 11, 2018

Dolly Parton's Dumplin' soundtrack is all about finding the confidence to be yourself. "You star in your own role. You be the star of your own life," Parton says. CREDIT: Katie King/Courtesy of the artist

The country legend talks about creating the soundtrack to Dumplin', the new Netflix film starring Jennifer Aniston that's inspired by her music. Read More

Priscilla Renea Refuses To Be Quiet About Racism In Country Music

By NPR News June 24, 2018

Dolly Parton, one of Renea's favorite singers, says you have to stay quiet to make it in show business. But Renea refuses to downplay her experiences as a black woman in country music.Read More

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