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Dollywood’s Doors Are Open Following Dolly Parton’s Death: ‘The Show Must Go On’

"Together, we honor her by carrying forward her message of love, perseverance, and hope," a statement from the park reads.

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mikako of Nagie Lane on the Mind-Set for Living Amid Diversity, Cultivated in Vienna: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview

mikako spoke with Billboard Japan about the sense of gender equity she's developed after spending her childhood in Vienna.

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SML’s Jeremiah Chiu Readies New Album Edge Conditions

The synth composer’s “Plastic Mind / Elastic Machines,” featuring SML bandmate Booker Stardrum, leads the LP

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Eric Clapton and John Mayer Join Forces for Limited-Edition Guitar Collection in Aid of Charity: Shop Here

Proceeds from the collection will benefit Crossroads Centre Antigua, the addiction treatment center founded by Eric Clapton in 1998.

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mikako of Nagie Lane on the Mind-Set for Living Amid Diversity, Cultivated in Vienna: Billboard Japan Women In Music Interview

mikako spoke with Billboard Japan about the sense of gender equity she's developed after spending her childhood in Vienna.

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Dolly Parton Left Behind a Secret Song Locked Away Until 2045

Parton later joked that locking away a song she considered "really good" drove her crazy and made her want to dig it back up. Dolly Parton Left Behind a Secret Song Locked Away Until 2045 Alex Krinsky

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Dollywood’s Doors Are Open Following Dolly Parton’s Death: ‘The Show Must Go On’

"Together, we honor her by carrying forward her message of love, perseverance, and hope," a statement from the park reads.

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Tributes Pour in for Dolly Parton

The impact of the country icon's death on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at 80 could be felt around the world in shout-outs from London to New York and Mexico.

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Miley Cyrus Reflects on Dolly Parton's Passing

"Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong," Cyrus wrote.

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Drone Metal Orthodox Priest Responds to Accusations

Father Dionysios Tabakis had recently come under fire for religious blog posts that employed homophobic language, as well as ties to a Greek neo-nazi organization

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Drone Metal Orthodox Priest Guitarist Responds to Fascism, Homophobia Accusations

Father Dionysios Tabakis had recently come under fire for religious blog posts that employed homophobic language, as well as ties to a Greek neo-nazi organization

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How Trippie Redd creatively marketed his new album during release week

Experiential marketing has been a major trend in music marketing over the last 1–2 years. It seems like artists and their teams need to be ever more creative when it comes to announcing and marketing upcoming releases. As such, the industry is increasingly moving towards strategies that combine phys

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Miley Cyrus Mourns Her Godmother Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side’

"Dolly would want me to feel it, write a song about it, and then continue on and be strong," Cyrus wrote.

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Katy Perry, Kesha, Pitbull and Jon Batiste Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton on Stage, in Song: ‘She Was Kind to Everyone’

The impact of the country icon's death on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at 80 could be felt around the world in shout-outs from London to New York and Mexico.

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JAY-Z & Rick Rubin’s HBO Max Docuseries Has a Release Date: Watch a New Trailer

JAŸ-Z in 8 will feature eight episodes, with two airing every Friday starting in September.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program Honored by Library of Congress: ‘Titan of Children’s Literacy’

The icon and literacy advocate died at the age of 80.

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Juan Gabriel’s 20 Best Songs of All Time, Ranked (Staff Picks)

A decade after his death, Billboard celebrates Gabriel's greatest hits of all time. From heartbreak anthems to pop gems and mariachi classics, see which song takes the No. 1 spot.

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Dolly Parton Cited by Judge as He Strikes Down Texas Drag Law as Unconstitutional

The judge said the law was so broad that it might have even been turned against Parton for her "flamboyant clothes and breast exposure."

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Carly Pearce & More Will Honor Dolly Parton This Weekend at the Grand Ole Opry

The Country Music Hall of Famer died on Aug. 25 at age 80.

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Doja Cat Says Ella Langley Has a ‘Very Pretty Voice’ But She Doesn’t Like ‘Choosin’ Texas’: ‘This Is Not My Vibe’

Doja went viral over the weekend for not knowing who the country singer was.