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Stella Parton has criticised the flood of AI-generated material and misinformation surrounding her sister Dolly Parton's death, asking the public to show greater compassion while her family grieves.

Olivia Newton-John's final recorded performance was a new version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene", bringing the two singers together on a song Newton-John first recorded in 1976.

Dolly Parton rejected Colonel Tom Parker's demand for publishing on behalf of Elvis Presley, a decision that ultimately preserved her ownership of one of the most valuable songs in modern music.

Australian artists including Troy Cassar-Daley, Clare Bowditch, Amy Sheppard, Busby Marou, Kasey Chambers and Russell Morris have remembered Dolly Parton following her death at 80, reflecting on her music, generosity and personal connection with Australian audiences.

Musicians and performers across generations have remembered Dolly Parton following her death at 80, with tributes highlighting her songwriting, generosity, humour and influence far beyond country music.

Anthony Albanese's tribute to Dolly Parton following her death has recalled a remarkable chapter in Australian touring history, when the then Federal Transport Minister intervened to prevent Parton's 2011 Australian tour from being cancelled over the size and configuration of her American tour buses.

From Bill Clinton and Barack Obama to George W. Bush, Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump, political leaders have set aside their differences to honour Dolly Parton following her death at 80.