08/26/2026
"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." — Dolly Parton
Dolly isn't just a national treasure because of her music or her glittering aesthetic—she is a national treasure because of her heart.
Dolly gave the world so much of herself—her warmth, her humor, her unyielding kindness, and a lifetime of music that felt like it belonged to each of us personally. Losing someone who felt like a bright, steady light in the world leaves a real ache, but the gratitude for the legacy she left behind is immense.
Heaven gained an incredible woman.