dolly parton

Kindness is queen.

The petition calls her a "true Tennessee hero."

Garth Brooks may have "friends in low places," but for a number of country stars, their closest friendships are the exact opposite.

On June 8, 1974, Parton's "I Will Always Love You" started its first and only week at No. 1 on the charts.

She's spreading light in a dark time.

The pair were married for 16 years and had one son together.

Do you have a favorite?

She is nothing short of an angel.

We could all use a little bit of her voice right about now.

They never dated, and now we know why.

"My heart's broken, and a big ol' chunk of it has gone with him today."

Parton wants to recreate her iconic 1978 cover of the magazine.