Dolly Parton, always

Dolly Parton has passed away. Her death was confirmed by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, earlier today on her social media channels.Icon, legend, superstar – all of these words apply. But also, in spite of her fame, Dolly Parton never seemed inaccessible. It’s why even for those who don’t listen to country music and may not know her entire catalogue, she was revered. And that’s what makes her so singular. At a time when everything is so fractured, from politics to sports and cu