Dolly Parton

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Manchester theatre suspends Dolly Parton musical over homophobic abuse • Feb. 11, 2025, 10:43 PM ET (The Guardian)

Manchester: Dolly Parton musical halted over 'homophobic abuse' • Feb. 11, 2025, 1:27 AM ET (BBC)

Sabrina Carpenter Announces ‘Short n’ Sweet’ Deluxe Featuring Dolly Parton Collaboration • Feb. 5, 2025, 5:20 AM ET (Billboard)

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Also Known As	Dolly Rebecca Parton
Born	January 19, 1946 (age 79) • Tennessee
Awards And Honors	Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2022) • Kennedy Center Honors (2006) • National Medal of Arts (2005) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1981) • Grammy Award (1978)
Notable Works	“Run, Rose, Run”

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