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In this combination photo, Kenny Rogers, left, performs on March 7, 2013, in Lancaster, Pa. and Dolly Parton performs in Philadelphia on June 15, 2016. The pair, who spawned hit duets like “Islands in the Stream” and “Real Love,” announced they will be making their final performance together this year. Rogers, who is retiring from touring, announced on Tuesday that his final performance with Parton will be part of an all-star farewell show to be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 25. (Photos by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

Last duet: Kenny, Dolly announce final performance together

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

In this May 20, 2017 photo, a new chairlift attraction is under construction in downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn. A deadly wildfire in November of 2016 put a dent in the tourism industry, but signs of growth are returning. (AP Photo/Kristin Hall)

Returning to the Smokies 6 months after a deadly wildfire

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

Dolly Parton distributes last checks to wildfire victims

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Dolly Parton calls college course about her a “blessing”

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Don Warden, longtime manager of Dolly Parton, dies at age 87

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Wreckage of the Sugar Hill RV Park is scattered in Convent, La., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Tornadoes and severe weather ripped through the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, mangling trailers at an RV park, ripping off roofs from buildings in Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said. (AP Photo/Max Becherer)

Escaping wildfires meant fleeing through hell-like landscape

By STEVE MEGARGEE and JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 15, 2016 file photo, Dolly Parton performs in concert during her Pure &amp; Simple Tour in Philadelphia. Parton will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 2. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

Dolly Parton heartbroken by wildfires torching her hometown

By JEFF MARTIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 15, 2016 file photo, Dolly Parton performs in concert during her Pure &amp; Simple Tour in Philadelphia. Parton will receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 2. (Photo by Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP, File)

Dolly Parton to receive lifetime award at 50th annual CMAs

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Country singing icon Dolly Parton. (Dolly Parton Enterprises)

Dolly Parton says America is suffering from PMS — ‘presidential mood swings’

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Kenny Rogers is currently on his farewell tour.

Kenny Rogers embarks on farewell Christmas tour

By Keith Valcourt - Special to The Washington Times

Dolly Parton, left, and sister Stellar Parton, right, at the premiere of "Coat of Many Colors" in Los Angeles. (Dave Kapp)

Dolly Parton film ‘Coat of Many Colors’ details her young life

By Keith Valcourt — Special to The Washington Times

Dolly Parton performs for VIP guests prior to her concert at the Ryman Auditorium on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP)

Dolly Parton’s family life subject of TV movie

By KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

Dolly Parton performs on NBC's &quot;Today&quot; show on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Dolly talks Miley, remaining true to yourself

By CHRIS TALBOTT - Associated Press

This CD cover released by Sony shows &quot;Blue Smoke,&quot; by Dolly Parton. (AP Photo/Sony)

Review: Dolly Parton delivers best album in years

By MICHAEL McCALL - Associated Press

Like George Jones and Tammy Wynette before them, married country superstars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are Nashville royalty, and fans are mesmerized by the drama surrounding the couple. (associated press)

Country Times: Nashville classics for Valentine’s Day

By David Eldridge - The Washington Times

DUO CIVIL WARS’ FUTURE IN DOUBT DESPITE GRAMMY WIN

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

** FILE ** This Jan. 19, 2012, file photo shows entertainer Dolly Parton during a news conference in Nashville, Tenn., to announce plans for a water-snow park. Parton was treated and released at a Nashville, Tenn., hospital Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, after a car she was riding in was involved in an accident. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Dolly Parton: Country music icon says she’s ‘tired and sore’ after car crash in Nashville

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Still ‘scummy,’ Ke$ha gets respect with new CD

By RYAN PEARSON - Associated Press

Scientist who helped clone sheep Dolly dies

By SYLVIA HUI - Associated Press

Dolly Parton withdraws from Nashville water park

By TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press