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With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular. ​With a humorous stage name adapted from that of the New York financier, she made a 1950s Hit Parade splash and later was a flamboyant talk-show regular. Read More

A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics. ​A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics. Read More

A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations. ​A wild mountain rose, she used her clothes and her body to subvert expectations. Read More

One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs. ​One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs. Read More

The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts. ​The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it

After the country music legend died on Tuesday, fans shared clips of their favorite moments of the singer. ​After the country music legend died on Tuesday, fans shared clips of their favorite moments of the singer. Read More

The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said. ​The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said. Read More

Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman did not provide additional details about her illness. ​Parton had recently canceled a Las Vegas residency because of health issues. A spokesman did not provide additional details about her illness. Read More

Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift. ​Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift. Read More

Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution. ​Known as Monoman for his love of vintage LPs, he kept the punkish torch burning by leading Lyres, a Boston group that became an institution. Read More