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Dolly Parton in 1979.
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Dolly Parton didn't just write hits — she created an American songbook
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Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.
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