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Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Helene flood victims, flood insurance Why many Helene flood victims don't have flood insurance 04:38 Native to the Appalachian Mountains Dolly Parton said Friday it would donate $1 million to it Hurricane Helene Relief measures. Parton said the $1 million would go to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate relief […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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“I am part of you”

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WVLT) – Dolly Parton made a stop in Newport on Friday, a week after it and many other areas of East Tennessee were hit by massive flooding from Hurricane Helene. She was there with Walmart in part to announce a significant donation to the community in hopes of giving back to the people […]

By Andrew Jack

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

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Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Martin Scorsese and other stars pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson

NEW YORK (AP) — Reacting to the Death of Kris Kristofferson. The singer-songwriter and actor died on Saturday at the age of 88 at his home in Hawaii surrounded by his family. ___ “When I first saw Kris perform at the Troubadour Club in LA, I knew he was special.” — Barbra Streisand, Kristofferson's co-star […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and others remember Kris Kristofferson

Following news of Kris Kristofferson's death at age 88 on September 28, tributes poured in from some of the music industry's biggest names to honor the legendary songwriter and actor whose influence spanned decades. Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Eric Church and others have shared personal thoughts about the man they admired, loved and called a […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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Singer mourns Dolly Parton, other stars

Kris Kristofferson was a country music darling through and through. The legendary singer-songwriter and actor, known for classics such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times” and “Sunday Morning Comin' Down,” died Saturday at the age of 88 at his home in Maui, Hawaii The cause of death was not given. Dolly Parton, […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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People's Choice Country Awards 2024: How to watch and stream

Darius Rucker talks to Chris Wallace about Beyoncé's impact In a new episode of “Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?” Country star Darius Rucker talks Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” and his influence on country music. The second annual People's Choice Country Awards will be hosted by Shania Twain and held at the Grand Ole Opry House in […]

By Andrew Jack

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024