Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy | Greenville News

Dolly Parton’s passing at 80 has sent ripples of grief and admiration across the globe — and even reached Eastern North Carolina. Musician Brad Hudson, who grew up near Richlands and connected with Dolly through performances at Dollywood, shares heartfelt memories of her warmth, humor, and unwavering generosity. He recalls performing with her in 2017 and how she always made everyone feel special — even joking that others were better than her. Her legacy? Pure joy, music, and the power to make you feel seen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9a8ceb30f3a51ed