Dolly Parton

Studio 360

It’s hard not to love Dolly Parton. The songwriter, singer, actress, and icon of country music has been charming fans for years. The Kennedy Center in Washington just recognized her with a lifetime achievement award, and the ceremony will be broadcast on CBS this week. Kurt spoke with Dolly after the release of her latest record, Those Were the Days.

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