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From the archives: Dolly Parton on the opening of Dollywood

Name: From the archives: Dolly Parton on the opening of Dollywood
Uploaded: 2026-08-25T19:25:00-0400
Duration: 9 min 23 s
Description: In 1986 and 1988, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton sat down with CBS News to discuss the opening of her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, and what she hoped to accomplish with it. Parton's family announced her death on Tuesday.

In 1986 and 1988, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton sat down with CBS News to discuss the opening of her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, and what she hoped to accomplish with it. Parton's family announced her death on Tuesday.