VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-26
“She's given Nashville -- and the world -- story and song and done so in a way that she remained universally beloved in challenging times.”
Freddie O'Connell · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
O'Connell praised Parton's lasting cultural impact on Nashville and the world in a statement following her death.
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