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Remembering Dolly Parton & the Final Push to Feed 375 Children

On the August 25, 2026 edition of The Bill Bunkley Show, host Bill Bunkley opens with the breaking news of Dolly Parton’s peaceful passing in Nashville, sharing the heartfelt Instagram video announcement from her nephew Brian Seaver (son of Cassie Parton and longtime head of her security). Bunkley reflects on Dolly’s iconic rags-to-riches story—from a one-room cabin near Pigeon Forge with ten siblings to becoming America’s sweetheart and building an entertainment dynasty rooted in family-friendly values. He highlights her writing of “I Will Always Love…

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