Dolly Parton blazed a path that modern country stars can’t follow
commentary Parton’s outwardly apolitical, quietly radical balancing act can’t be repeated in the social media age Published August 27, 2026 9:25AM (EDT) Dolly Parton performs during halftime in the game between the Washington Commanders and the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 23, 2023. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) Dolly Parton made a lotContinue Reading












