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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean never had children, but they once dreamed about what their family might look like — and even had a daughter's name picked out.

Jelly Roll says, “I thought fat-on-fat crime was OK.”

Even while facing her own illness, the country music icon was thinking about how she could help others, her sister Stella reveals in a deeply personal tribute.

The first of Dolly Parton's six living siblings has shared her feelings in the wake of the singer's death.

Fans are raving over his take on the classic song.

See the 20 Missouri towns where you can still find affordable homes to buy.

Carly Pearce's real training ground wasn't a recording studio. It was six shows a day at Dollywood, where she learned what it actually takes to perform for a living.

A Tennessee lawmaker says he plans to introduce legislation honoring Dolly Parton in Nashville, as a petition to rename the city's airport gains momentum.

Missouri could see a double sky treat Thursday night as the Northern Lights might be visible during the lunar eclipse.

Dolly spent her final years planning for the future, and many of those dreams are still coming to life. Here's what's coming next from the country icon.

The U.S. military's doomsday plane was spotted over St. Louis today, the same day Russia's command aircraft took off from Moscow. Coincidence or something more.

These five Dolly Parton songs may never sound the same.

It's an all-time classic.

Dolly wore her faith on her sleeve.

Miley shared a special bond with her godmother.

New drone video has captured the ongoing demolition of St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.

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.

Planning a fall day trip? These Missouri apple orchards are among the best places for apple picking, family fun and seasonal memories.

Read on for some of the highlights of Dolly Parton and Carl Dean's relationship through the years.

The tour just keeps getting bigger.

"We are all crushed here at our house," Vince Gill said, after learning of Dolly Parton's death.

There are 21 places in Missouri that should make other states jealous.

Dolly Parton showed up to her new Tennessee truck stop despite battling cancer, and her appearance left the crowd speechless.

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.

A Raytown, Missouri family heard a commotion in the backyard and then saw strange lights in the sky.

New details about Dolly Parton's death have emerged, including the cause of death for the country music icon who died Tuesday at 80.

Dolly's family has revealed her funeral plans, and the farewell for the larger-than-life country icon will be a surprisingly private affair.

Dolly Parton's final messages to fans reflected her endless work ethic and spirit.

Dolly Parton's nephew shared the news of her death and he said something that hits so hard today.

Someone walked into an Illinois convenience store on Monday, August 24, 2026 and walked out $800K richer.

The country music world has mourned some heavy losses so far in 2026.

Dolly was loved by so many both in country music and beyond.

Reba is remembering her longtime friend after the country music icon's death, sharing a deeply personal tribute to the woman she called her "buddy."