Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs

Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.

• Sep 28

How Dolly Parton still helps kids with cancer

Throughout her life, Dolly Parton helped children battling cancer with donations and visits to cheer kids up. A Knoxville, Tennessee, children's hospital named after her is carrying that legacy forward.

• Sep 25

Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew

A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.

• Sep 23

Dolly Parton's nephew facing court order

Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who had announced her death in a video last month, was ordered by a court to stay out of most of her estate's affairs after threat accusations. Nicole Valdes has the latest.

• Sep 23

Ugly legal fight for Dolly Parton's estate

Members of Dolly Parton's family and team appear to be feuding over her estate. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains.

• Sep 23

Dolly Parton's estate in feud with her nephew

Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of extortion. Seaver, who announced the singer's death last month, was also fired as her head of security. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Sep 23

Kendra Scott on joining "Shark Tank"

Designer Kendra Scott, who started her billion-dollar jewelry empire with $500, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about joining "Shark Tank" full time.

• Sep 16

Extended interview: Stella Parton

Stella Parton offers fans a glimpse into the life of her larger-than-life sister, Dolly Parton, from her makeup routine to her views on death, in an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King.

• Sep 14

Nashville airport one step closer to being renamed for Dolly Parton

The Metro Nashville Airport Authority board voted 6-0 on Friday to begin the process of changing the name and said a final name has not been chosen.

• Sep 11

Dolly Parton's sister on Dolly's marriage

Dolly Parton's younger sister sat down with Gayle King for a conversation that included Dolly's makeup routine and her decades-long love affair with her husband Carl.

• Sep 10

Stella Parton says her sister Dolly was prepared and at peace when she died

Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.

• Sep 10

Dolly Parton's sister on star's life, death

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since Dolly's death to discuss her sister's legendary life. Stella Parton says the country star was "definitely prepared" and at peace when she died last month.

• Sep 10

Dolly Parton's sister on the private funeral

Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.

• Sep 9

Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"

Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."

• Sep 9

Dolly Parton's sister shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private

Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world​ who weren't aware of her illness.

• Sep 9

The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute

"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.

• Aug 30

The one and only Dolly Parton: A tribute

Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton died Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. Correspondent Lee Cowan looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary – one who will be sorely missed.

• Aug 30

History of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library charity has brought books to thousands of small hands eager to read. Parents of children who were gifted books through the charity praise the late singer, emphasizing their gratefulness.

• Aug 29

Nashville airport could be renamed for Dolly Parton under new proposal

The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.

• Aug 29

Dolly Parton might get airport named for her

In the days since her death, Dolly Parton has become the most-streamed artist in the world and might be getting an airport named after her. Nicole Valdes has more.

• Aug 28

Dolly Parton offered to try experimental drugs if "no hope" in her cancer battle

Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."

• Aug 28

Tributes to Dolly Parton pour in

Fans worldwide are sharing their love for the beloved singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton after her death at age 80. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports from Dollywood.

• Aug 27

Dolly Parton's free book club for children

Late country superstar Dolly Parton helped millions of children develop a love of reading through her free Imagination Library program. Hardin Engelhardt, chief learning officer at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, North Carolina, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Aug 26

Dolly Parton's connection to butterflies

The growing number of memorials for the late country star Dolly Parton often features butterflies. Tony Dokoupil explains why they are associated together.

• Aug 26

Fans mourn Dolly Parton at Dollywood

Thousands buzzed into Dollywood on Wednesday, one day after Dolly Parton's family announced her death at 80 years old. Skyler Henry has more from the theme park she built.

• Aug 26

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