Daily Archives: August 25, 2026

The country music icon had already chosen the song she wanted played at her funeral. The reason goes back to a deeply personal memory involving her dad. Continue reading…

Reunited with the love of her life. This afternoon, the family of Dolly Parton announced that she had passed away this morning at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. Aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though clearly there were more serious issues going on. TMZ reports that Dolly was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center […]

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It still doesn’t feel real. Shattering the hearts of the country music world — and the world at large, for that matter —  the one and only icon herself and queen of country music, Dolly Parton, passed away today at 80 years old in Nashville, Tennessee. Of course, it’s hard to understate the impact that Dolly had on the landscape of country music. With 25 #1 hits, 27 gold/platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), 11 #1 […]

The post Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Ella Langley & More Pen Tributes To Dolly Parton As The Country Music World Continues To Mourn The Loss Of The Late Legend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

As late August drags on, and with September right around the corner, we are finally inching closer to the fall bass transition. Here in Wisconsin, we had a really crispy 54-degree low this morning, but around the country, those mornings are about to follow suit. And that means that water temperatures will soon begin their steady descent. When that happens, bass leave their deep summer haunts and push shallow to aggressively gorge on baitfish before winter sets in, or if […]

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Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” became one of music’s most iconic songs. Here are five singers who gave the classic unforgettable performances. Continue reading…

Dolly Parton led a very busy life, and that continued to be true up until the day that she passed away. The country music world – and the world at large – is heartbroken after learning that the “Queen of Country Music” herself, Dolly Parton, passed away at the age of 80. Parton was easily the most beloved person on the planet (there’s statistics to back that up), and her talent as a singer and songwriter led her to also become known […]

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The country star managed to spot the scuffle as it started, before bringing the kid onstage. He even chided the crowd about what happened!

The post Country Star Brings Young Fan on Stage After Fight Breaks Out in Crowd appeared first on Wide Open Country.

Just devastating. This afternoon, the family of Dolly Parton announced that she had passed away this morning at 80-years-old in Nashville Tennessee. Dolly had been dealing with undisclosed health issues for the last year or so, and she previously shared that she was having issues with severe kidney stones. aside from that, she understandably didn’t share more, though clearly there were more serious issues going on. TMZ reports that Dolly was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville on Friday morning “with […]

The post Dolly Parton Rep Confirms She Died After A “Brief Battle With Cancer” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kentucky Fried Chicken is introducing a new chicken sandwich in China. And it is one of the more interesting versions of the classic fast food item. The fast food giant will release a dessert fusion version of their chicken sandwich. The sandwich, officially named the Oreo Original Recipe Chicken Burger, features an Oreo cookie sandwich bun. The […]

The post KFC & Oreo Set to Debut Wacky New Food Collab in China appeared first on Wide Open Country.

The cause of death for country legend Dolly Parton has been revealed. Her representative shared a statement confirming the tragic details.

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