Dolly Parton's Legacy Continues as Singer, Songwriter, and Cultural Icon Dies at 80
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Legendary singer, songwriter, and cultural icon Dolly Parton died on August 25 at age eighty. Her death immediately inspired a flood of praise from stars and public figures, as well as a flurry of chatter on social media.
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FortuneThe world has lost a music legend in Dolly Parton, who has died at 80 after a “brief battle” with cancer. She’s remembered for her twanging country vocals, decades of hit recordings, Grammys, Emmys and a liberal splash of acting.
MarketWatchDolly Parton, musician, actor and literacy advocate, died on Tuesday at the age of 80
Washington Times BusinessNEW YORK — Dolly Parton was many things: A country star, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, theme park enthusiast, Christian who centered acceptance in her personal theology and so much more. But for many, her death Tuesday has served as a reminder that at the heart of her legacy is her role as a songwriter. And around the world, people are streaming her songs en masse.
New York Post BusinessDolly Parton died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Tennessee after a brief battle with cancer, according to her team. Miller Mobley/NBC via Getty Images
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That doesn’t matter. Regardless of her views, Parton was one of the most consistent voices for working-class people. She used her songs to tell stories of hard work, poverty, and defiance, transforming the lives of ordinary people into subject matter for heroic ballads.
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FortuneIn 9 to 5, Parton moved away from love songs to a feminist theme that belted out the injustices of working tirelessly in a work place like any other employee yet not able to get a “fair promotion”. The description of the “rich man’s game” and how “they never give you credit” highlights workplace inequalities that are sadly still prevalent today.
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As co-owner of the Dollywood Co., Parton helped oversee the Dollywood Theme Park, the Splash Country water park, several diner ventures, as well as a spa and hospitality venues in the Great Smoky Mountains. Her portfolio also included pet apparel business Doggy Parton, a fragrance brand, and a series of baking kits with Duncan Hines.
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BBC BusinessShe kept improving the park. In 2015, she opened the DreamMore Resort, a four-star hotel and spa down the road from Dollywood. Today, many of Parton's family members work at the theme park and it is the biggest employer in its county.
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01 Fortune But the biggest legacy Parton leaves is her songwriting, and three songs define her more than any others.
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02 New York Post Business CNN was forced to apologize to Dolly Parton’s family for mistakenly using a photo of a Las Vegas impersonator of the country music legend while reporting on her death.
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03 Washington Times Business According to evolving data released early Friday afternoon by the industry data and analytics company Luminate, audio and video streams of Parton’s discography skyrocketed 2,458% on the day of her death, compared to Monday - climbing from 1.2 million to 30.5 million in the U.S. And by Wednesday, that number rose to 46.3 million.
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04 Jacobin Indeed, Parton’s appeal transcends political divisions in a time when many cultural rifts seem beyond repair; Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his political opponent, Democrat Chuck Schumer, are only two of many politicians who expressed affection for the late star.
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05 BBC Business Published Not many musicians would snub a chance to work with Elvis Presley. But when Dolly Parton did so, it made her millions.
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