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Dolly Parton shares how her roots shaped her into who she is today, ahead of her Broadway Musical

August 11, 2025 02:31 PM • 
Currey McCullough, RFD NEWS STAFF

From rural roots to global superstar, Dolly Parton’s life story has been turned into a Broadway musical.

RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender got the chance to catch up with Dolly as she walked the red carpet on opening night in Nashville, Tennessee.

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