About this episode

Ari Melber reflects on the life and legacy of country music legend Dolly Parton, featuring tributes from notable guests.

Tributes pour in for country music legend Dolly Parton. MS NOW’s Ari Melber remembers the singer, songwriter, musician, businesswoman and philanthropist. Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren, Martha Ackmann, author of “And Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton,” and Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, join to discuss Parton’s legacy.

People in this episode

Host: Ari Melber

Guests: Diane Warren, Martha Ackmann, Harvey Mason Jr.

Topics covered

• Dolly Parton
• music legacy
• tributes
• country music
• philanthropy

Keywords

• Dolly Parton
• country music
• legacy
• tributes
• Ari Melber

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: And Nobody’s Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton

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