Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On Through Her Fan | Fresno News

Kara Paoluccio, a devoted Dolly Parton fan turned Broadway star, poured her lifelong admiration into a soul-stirring musical, “Here You Come Again,” born during pandemic isolation as a tribute to the icon who felt like an angel to her. After touring the globe and touching hearts with her portrayal of Dolly as a transformative force, Paoluccio broke down upon hearing of Parton’s passing — a grief shared by millions. Though she never met Dolly in person, she connected with Dolly’s sister, Stella, who loved the show. Paoluccio now sees her role as an “ageless being” as one of life’s greatest honors, and vows to keep Dolly’s legacy alive through music, film, and bringing the musical back to stages — urging everyone to honor her enduring light. 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/50a230c2fd891dcd