Taste of Country

Dolly Parton famously grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee as one of 12 brothers and sisters.

Jolene is based on a real person, and she really did make a pass at Parton's man.

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.

Billy Ray says this is one of his most prized possessions.

If you think Dolly Parton's legacy is her music, you're right! If you believe it's her philanthropy, we've got no argument.

Including photos with Mick Jagger, Carol Burnett, John Belushi and more.

It's as down-home as she was!

They were married for nearly 60 years, and this is why.

Don Henley didn't know Dolly Parton very well, but he recalled working with her very fondly.

Dolly's tattoos were bountiful and beautiful.

Need a few words of wisdom or a boost of positivity? Check out these classic 'Dollyisms.'

A Tennessee family found themselves face-to-face with Dolly Parton one Christmas Eve.

Season 25 of 'American Idol' will feature the same panel for a third straight year.

Dolly Parton had a gift for bringing people together, and that doesn't stop after her death.

Happy Dolly Day!

Sept. 25 is Give Like Dolly Day, and major brands are stepping up with special deals that funnel straight to book programs.

Taylor Swift's new song has put a familiar phrase back in the spotlight, but the meaning behind “patient zero” is more specific than you might think.

Taylor has added another song to the 'Showgirl' story, and “Patient Zero” brings plenty of new lyrics for fans to dig into.