# Dolly Parton: Remembering the life, legacy and lyrics of an American icon

https://mins.news/en/video/32453

- NBC News, 2026-08-26 00:35 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RsJwcjH_xk

> Americans are remembering country music legend and American icon Dolly Parton in a special edition of NBC Nightly News. The program highlights her philanthropy, her impact on millions of fans and the legacy of the “9 to 5” singer.

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