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Give Like Dolly Day launched to support children’s reading in star’s honour

Country music superstar Dolly Parton died aged 80 in August.

Evening Standard · Sep 25

Dolly Parton Day 2026: Why September 25 was chosen to honour the country icon, the '9 to 5' connection and how fans are marking the occasion

September 25 has been designated as Dolly Parton Day, celebrating her humanitarian work and musical legacy. The day includes various community events focused on literacy and kindness in her honor. Across various cities, individuals are encouraged to engage in activities related to literacy and support local initiatives. The Dollywood Foundation…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

A menu for Dolly Parton Day

A Southern spread honoring the Queen of Country, with recipes tied to her life and legacy

Salon · Sep 25

'She Really Liked Me': Donald Trump's Dolly Parton Claim Draws Attention to Imagination Library Cuts

Trump said Dolly Parton 'really liked me' as Missouri paused new Imagination Library enrolments after a $4 millionfunding cut.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Americans can’t agree on anything. Except how much they loved Dolly Parton

TRIBUTE: More than just a country music star, Dolly was the rare celebrity who united fans across political and cultural divides, writes Kevin E G Perry

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Miley Cyrus remembers ‘angel’ godmother Dolly Parton after death at 80

The queen of country was a deeply significant figure in her life.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Dolly Parton once gave $1 million to help develop the Moderna COVID vaccine at Vanderbilt: ‘I’m kind of addicted to the feeling of giving’

Dolly Parton had a $450 million fortune at her passing, but spent much of her life giving it away—including $1 million toward COVID-19 vaccine research.

Fortune · Aug 26

Dolly Parton's Book Programme Was Defunded by Missouri Republicans Months Before Her Death

Missouri's budget cuts have significantly reduced funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, impacting new enrolments and threatening the programme's reach in the state

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

‘Unique and irreplaceable’ Dolly Parton remembered after death from cancer

The Band of the Coldstream Guards played 9 To 5 on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in her honour.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 played at Changing the Guard in Royal Family's tribute to country music superstar

The Band of the Coldstream Guards delivered a rendition of Parton’s hit song as tourists gathered at the gates of Buckingham Palace.

Evening Standard · Aug 26