NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to author Martha Ackmann about her new book on "American icon" Dolly Parton and the ambition it took the young Tennessean to reach success.

In December 2025, a rumor circulated that singer Dolly Parton pulled all her music from Amazon streaming platforms, citing ...

She is also the highest-grossing touring artist and the wealthiest female musician in the world.

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“Heartbreaker” is the title track of Parton’s 1978 album. Written by Carole Bayer Sager and David Wolfert, the song was first recorded by Randy Gurley, and released in 1977. But it’s Parton who had a ...

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The Voice coaches Reba McEntire, Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Niall Horan will each be championing their team members, vying for a win during the two-part season 28 finale, which takes place Dec.

These three country songs were hits when they came out in 1979, although sadly hardly anyone remembers them anymore.

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Iconic singer Tony Christie had a huge hit in 1971 and again in 2005 with comedian Peter Kay, but his health is sadly on the decline after suffering an on-stage fall ...

Music has long found a home at NFL grounds. Whether it’s the haunting tones of Sam Spence’s NFL Films scores or the synth- and 808-backed chaos of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl set, the league seems to ...