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Dolly Parton famously grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee as one of 12 brothers and sisters.

Jolene is based on a real person, and she really did make a pass at Parton's man.

The country music icon had already chosen the song she wanted played at her funeral. The reason goes back to a deeply personal memory involving her dad.

Billy Ray says this is one of his most prized possessions.

One iconic Missouri location has been named one of the 20 eeriest abandoned places in America.

If you think Dolly Parton's legacy is her music, you're right! If you believe it's her philanthropy, we've got no argument.

Illinois State Police and numerous task forces just completed a sweep of East St. Louis which resulted in numerous felony charges.

A Tennessee family found themselves face-to-face with Dolly Parton one Christmas Eve.

Season 25 of 'American Idol' will feature the same panel for a third straight year.

Someone driving north on Missouri Route 123 near Springfield reported seeing a large, round metal object in the sky late at night.

Dolly Parton had a gift for bringing people together, and that doesn't stop after her death.

Happy Dolly Day!

Sept. 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, and major brands are stepping up with special deals that funnel straight to book programs.

The country music icon's final recording with Bono came during a difficult time in her life, but she was determined to make the song happen — and gave the performance everything she had.

Missouri health officials warn there are 8 St. Louis locations with potential measles exposure including Busch Stadium.

When it comes to men, Ella Langley seems to have a type.

Someone in Missouri is about to forfeit nearly a quarter million dollar prize in just a matter of weeks.

Stella Parton reminded fans what's really important: honoring the life of her legendary sister.

In a new interview with CNN, Willie Nelson also says that he recently recorded a version of Dolly Parton's classic hit 'I Will Always Love You.'

A new time-lapse video shows how security cameras have turned Illinois into a surveillance state in just two years.

Jamar Goff, foster son to 'The Pioneer Woman' star Ree Drummond, is still in custody after being arrested on Sept. 15.

See the scariest stories from those who have dared to investigate the paranormal within the walls of the old Missouri State Penitentiary.

Florida Georgia Line just reunited, and the songwriting machine is already spinning up behind the scenes.

The country music icon wanted her loved ones to remember her as she was in life, leading to an unusual final request about who could see her before and after her death.

As legal action continues around Dolly's estate, her sister Freida Parton has a message for anyone wondering what's happening behind the scenes with their family.

Ella and Tucker's Nashville night out has sparked plenty of curiosity, but a new report claims the two country stars' connection goes back further than we even knew.

One day after Dolly Parton's manager filed a lawsuit against her nephew, a judge sided with him.

It's not all sweetness and light in country music.

The University of Missouri has surged into the top 100 colleges in America according to a brand new ranking.

Kenny Chesney's mom gave this guy haircuts as a kid. Now he's opening for Chesney on tour. Talk about full circle.

There are dozens of great concerts in all musical genres that are still scheduled to happen in Missouri before the end of the year.

Several of the songs on Luke Bryan's new 'Signs' album got roasted on social media before album release day. There are three big reasons why, and only one of them is really his fault.

Brooks will return to his home state of Oklahoma for the next stop on his arena tour.