The Kennedy Center is embracing Dolly Parton’s impact on American music and culture by featuring a collaboration with The National Symphony Orchestra. The NSO will take audiences through Parton ...

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Kennedy Center changes affect the music and art world. 4/14/2025 ... So when they say we want to honor Dolly Parton, who's already been honored and been on stage, ...

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"Dolly: An Original Musical," which opens first in Nashville at Belmont University's Fisher Center in July, has cast three different actresses to portray Parton during different stages of her life.