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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Sep 2, 6:55 PM
Dollywood announces plans to honor Dolly Parton in her theme park
The Dollywood theme park announced its plans to honor late singer Dolly Parton on Wednesday.
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Dollywood announces plans to honor Dolly Parton in her theme park
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What happened The Dollywood theme park announced its plans to honor late singer Dolly Parton on Wednesday.
The headline split The left frames it as "Dolly Parton’s Niece Reveals Why She Hid Cancer Diagnosis". The center frames it as "Dollywood announces plans to honor Dolly Parton".
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Left / center-leftDolly Parton’s Niece Reveals Why She Hid Cancer Diagnosis
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Inc.News report · Sep 2, 7:00 PM
Dolly Parton Knew When to Say No. That May Be Her Greatest Leadership Lesson
Big heart. Strong backbone. One powerful lesson from Dolly Parton.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 2, 6:53 PM
Dollywood announces plans to honor founder, Dreamer-in-Chief Dolly Parton, including new character and waterfall feature
Wednesday, Dollywood's president, Eugene Naughton, announced the company's plans to honor its founder and Dreamer-in-Chief Dolly Parton after her passing.
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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Sep 2, 6:18 PM
See Dolly Parton classics in local theaters
Two of Dolly Parton’s most beloved movies are coming back to the big screen in Northeast Ohio.
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Sep 2, 6:05 PM
Dollywood announces how it will be honoring Dolly Parton's legacy
There is already a memorial set up in Dollywood's welcome plaza for visitors to reflect on her life.
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The Daily BeastNews report · Sep 2, 5:33 PM
Dolly Parton’s Niece Reveals Why She Hid Cancer Diagnosis
David Becker / Getty Images Dolly Parton’s niece has shared why the legendary singer hid her cancer diagnosis before her death. In a new interview, musician Jada Star revealed that her aunt...
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FOX8 WGHP (Nexstar, Greensboro)News report · Sep 2, 5:29 PM
Dollywood announces plans to honor Dolly Parton
Dollywood is announcing its plans to have a tribute to Dolly Parton on Wednesday.
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