How America celebrated and mourned Dolly Parton, in Nashville and beyond
The nation is mourning the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, with tributes appearing across the U.S. and plans underway to rename Nashville's airport in her honor.
Why it matters
Parton's death marks the loss of a significant cultural figure whose influence spanned music, philanthropy, and social advocacy.
The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.
Only on NPR How Dolly Parton wrote the story of a changing America There are murals dedicated in her honor and the Empire State Building lit up in pink in remembrance of Parton. Fans are mourning the loss of a country music icon who not only changed the musical landscape but gave back to communities with her Imagination Library program and donations to develop the Moderna COVID vaccine.
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Nashville's airport to become Dolly Parton International with Gov. Lee support
Nashville-bound passengers could soon fly into Dolly Parton International Airport. Gov. Bill Lee has taken up a growing push to rename the airport for the late singer .
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