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by WNYC Studios & OSM Audio
In this intensely divided moment, one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? That simple question leads to a deeply personal, historical, and musical rethinking of one of America’s great icons. Join us for a 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse. Hosted by Jad Abumrad. Produced and reported by Shima Oliaee. Dolly Parton’s America is a production from OSM Audio and WNYC Studios.
This episode of Dolly Parton's America explores the spiritual foundation of Dolly Parton's life and work. The central focus is Dolly's faith and how it shapes her creativity, music, and worldview. The episode features Dolly herself telling a striking personal story about discovering God in an abandoned church covered…
Worth it if you're interested in Dolly Parton as a person, her faith and values, or intimate biographical storytelling rather than music analysis or discovery.
This is a brief bonus episode from the Dolly Parton's America podcast series, clocking in at just 12 minutes. Rather than featuring interview or deep-dive content, the episode is structured as a live music performance showcase. Two bluegrass musicians—Nora Brown and Amythyst Kiah—perform live recordings of two songs…
Worth it if you're already listening to Dolly Parton's America and want to hear live bluegrass performances from the series, or if you're interested in discovering Nora Brown and Amythyst Kiah's music.
This episode from the podcast series 'Dolly Parton's America' examines the naming controversy surrounding Dolly Parton's Stampede, a dinner theater attraction that stages the Civil War as a friendly competition between neighbors. The episode traces how the venue, originally called 'Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede,'…
Worth it if you're interested in how major American figures navigate cultural contradictions, Civil War memory debates, or the business implications of social reckoning.
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