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Country Music Queen Dolly Parton Dies at 80
26 Aug
Summary
- Dolly Parton, Queen of Country, passed away at age 80.
- America's Got Talent honored the music icon live.
- NBC to air a special commemorating Parton's life and career.
Music legend Dolly Parton, affectionately known as the Queen of Country, has passed away at the age of 80. Just hours after the news broke, NBC's America's Got Talent dedicated its live quarterfinal episode to honoring the iconic singer. Host Terry Crews took a moment to remember Parton, calling her "the ultimate talent" and an "original" who inspired many.
As a tribute, AGT concluded its broadcast with a special card dedicated to the 11-time Grammy winner. This remembrance follows previous significant collaborations between Parton and NBC, including her executive production and narration of "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" and its sequel, along with co-hosting a New Year's Eve special. NBC announced "Dolly: An NBC News Special" will air the following evening to celebrate her remarkable life and career.
