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President Donald Trump ordered American flags flown at half-staff nationwide for one week beginning Tuesday evening in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cVery sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will,\u201d Trump<\/span> said<\/span> in a Truth Social post.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM,\u201d he continued. \u201cRest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Parton, whose sky-high blonde wigs, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable voice made her one of the<\/span> most recognizable figures<\/span> in American entertainment, died Tuesday. She was 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death in an Instagram video.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light, and is in the arms of Jesus,\u201d Seaver said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parton\u2019s death follows a<\/span> period of health concerns.<\/span> Fans were alarmed in September 2025 when she postponed a scheduled six-night Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. True to form, Parton eased the disappointment with humor, joking that she needed a \u201c100,000-mile check-up\u201d \u2014 and clarifying that it didn\u2019t involve her plastic surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Born into poverty in a one-room cabin on Locust Ridge, Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest stars in the world without abandoning the Tennessee roots that shaped her.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the frontrunner to become the state\u2019s next governor, said Parton\u2019s life and career will always be intertwined with their home state.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDolly\u2019s life and career are forever woven into Tennessee\u2019s music, culture, and history. Her extraordinary talent, generosity, and love for the Volunteer State touched hearts around the world and will continue to inspire generations to come,\u201d Blackburn<\/span> said<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTennessee will forever be grateful for Dolly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Parton\u2019s autobiographical song \u201cCoat of Many Colors\u201d drew from her childhood, recounting how her mother sewed her a jacket from scraps of fabric. She recorded her first single, \u201cPuppy Love,\u201d at 13 and headed for Nashville the morning after graduating high school in 1964, carrying her belongings in paper grocery bags.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShe was an incredible East Tennessean who served as an inspiration to little girls everywhere,\u201d Rep. Tim Burchett<\/span> said<\/span>. \u201cDolly never changed her accent or forgot where she came from.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Parton became a songwriting powerhouse whose influence transcended country music. \u201cI Will Always Love You\u201d topped the country charts twice for Parton before reaching global heights in 1992, when Whitney Houston\u2019s iconic rendition became the signature song of \u201cThe Bodyguard.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Her success also crossed into Hollywood, where she starred in films including \u201c9 to 5,\u201d \u201cThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,\u201d and \u201cSteel Magnolias.\u201d She also wrote the iconic theme song for \u201c9 to 5,\u201d further cementing her status as a crossover star.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parton turned a country music career into an economic empire, building one of America\u2019s most recognizable brands. Her beloved theme park, Dollywood, created thousands of jobs and helped transform the Pigeon Forge area of East Tennessee into a major tourism destination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDolly was talented beyond compare, and an entrepreneurial juggernaut who played an integral role in transforming our state,\u201d Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty said. \u201cShe brought laughter and joy to so many through her musical and philanthropic endeavors. She will be deeply, deeply missed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Parton\u2019s influence extended well beyond entertainment and business. Though she never had children of her own, she spent decades investing in young people through charitable efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the Dollywood Foundation and her global Imagination Library, Dolly gave free books to children around the world, sparking a lifelong love of reading,\u201d Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)<\/span> said<\/span>. \u201cHer legacy will live on in the classrooms and communities she uplifted and the beautiful music she created.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

From a dirt-poor cabin in East Tennessee to the world\u2019s biggest stages, Parton never lost her authenticity and iconic roots \u2014 even while commanding the<\/span> halftime stage<\/span> and belting out \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d before a packed stadium at the 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show.<\/span><\/p>\n

Country music star Reba McEntire paid tribute to her lifelong friend, reflecting on their first meeting and final conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you, Lord, for Dolly. She\u2019s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her,\u201d McEntire<\/span> said<\/span>. \u201cI\u2019ll never forget the first time I met you, and I\u2019ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

At Parton\u2019s request,<\/span> a small, private service will be held for immediate family. The family is asking that, instead of flowers, donations be made to<\/span> Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library.<\/span><\/p>\n

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President Donald Trump ordered American flags flown at half-staff nationwide for one week beginning Tuesday evening in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton.\u00a0\u201cVery sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will,\u201d Trump said in a Truth Social post.\u201cIn her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM,\u201d he continued. \u201cRest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.\u201dParton, whose sky-high blonde wigs, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable voice made her one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment, died Tuesday. She was 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death in an Instagram video.\u201cBut sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light, and is in the arms of Jesus,\u201d Seaver said.Parton\u2019s death follows a period of health concerns. Fans were alarmed in September 2025 when she postponed a scheduled six-night Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. True to form, Parton eased the disappointment with humor, joking that she needed a \u201c100,000-mile check-up\u201d \u2014 and clarifying that it didn\u2019t involve her plastic surgeon.Born into poverty in a one-room cabin on Locust Ridge, Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest stars in the world without abandoning the Tennessee roots that shaped her.Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the frontrunner to become the state\u2019s next governor, said Parton\u2019s life and career will always be intertwined with their home state.\u201cDolly\u2019s life and career are forever woven into Tennessee\u2019s music, culture, and history. Her extraordinary talent, generosity, and love for the Volunteer State touched hearts around the world and will continue to inspire generations to come,\u201d Blackburn said.\u201cTennessee will forever be grateful for Dolly.\u201dParton\u2019s autobiographical song \u201cCoat of Many Colors\u201d drew from her childhood, recounting how her mother sewed her a jacket from scraps of fabric. She recorded her first single, \u201cPuppy Love,\u201d at 13 and headed for Nashville the morning after graduating high school in 1964, carrying her belongings in paper grocery bags.\u201cShe was an incredible East Tennessean who served as an inspiration to little girls everywhere,\u201d Rep. Tim Burchett said. \u201cDolly never changed her accent or forgot where she came from.\u201dParton became a songwriting powerhouse whose influence transcended country music. \u201cI Will Always Love You\u201d topped the country charts twice for Parton before reaching global heights in 1992, when Whitney Houston\u2019s iconic rendition became the signature song of \u201cThe Bodyguard.\u201dHer success also crossed into Hollywood, where she starred in films including \u201c9 to 5,\u201d \u201cThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,\u201d and \u201cSteel Magnolias.\u201d She also wrote the iconic theme song for \u201c9 to 5,\u201d further cementing her status as a crossover star.Parton turned a country music career into an economic empire, building one of America\u2019s most recognizable brands. Her beloved theme park, Dollywood, created thousands of jobs and helped transform the Pigeon Forge area of East Tennessee into a major tourism destination.\u00a0\u201cDolly was talented beyond compare, and an entrepreneurial juggernaut who played an integral role in transforming our state,\u201d Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty said. \u201cShe brought laughter and joy to so many through her musical and philanthropic endeavors. She will be deeply, deeply missed.\u201dParton\u2019s influence extended well beyond entertainment and business. Though she never had children of her own, she spent decades investing in young people through charitable efforts.\u201cThrough the Dollywood Foundation and her global Imagination Library, Dolly gave free books to children around the world, sparking a lifelong love of reading,\u201d Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said. \u201cHer legacy will live on in the classrooms and communities she uplifted and the beautiful music she created.\u201dFrom a dirt-poor cabin in East Tennessee to the world\u2019s biggest stages, Parton never lost her authenticity and iconic roots \u2014 even while commanding the halftime stage and belting out \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d before a packed stadium at the 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show.Country music star Reba McEntire paid tribute to her lifelong friend, reflecting on their first meeting and final conversation.\u201cThank you, Lord, for Dolly. She\u2019s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her,\u201d McEntire said. \u201cI\u2019ll never forget the first time I met you, and I\u2019ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart.\u201dAt Parton\u2019s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. The family is asking that, instead of flowers, donations be made to Dolly Parton\u2019s Imagination Library.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment"],"yoast_head":"\n\u2018The World Loves You\u2019: Trump Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Dolly Parton - Blue Route Journal<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blueroutejournal.com\/?p=2632\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"\u2018The World Loves You\u2019: Trump Orders Flags To Half-Staff For Dolly Parton - Blue Route Journal\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"President Donald Trump ordered American flags flown at half-staff nationwide for one week beginning Tuesday evening in honor of country music icon Dolly Parton.\u00a0\u201cVery sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away. 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This is a true loss for millions of people. There has never been anyone like her, and never will,\u201d Trump said in a Truth Social post.\u201cIn her honor, I am lowering the American flag throughout the United States for a one week period beginning tonight at 6:00PM,\u201d he continued. \u201cRest in Peace, Dolly! The World loves you.\u201dParton, whose sky-high blonde wigs, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable voice made her one of the most recognizable figures in American entertainment, died Tuesday. She was 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed her death in an Instagram video.\u201cBut sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light, and is in the arms of Jesus,\u201d Seaver said.Parton\u2019s death follows a period of health concerns. Fans were alarmed in September 2025 when she postponed a scheduled six-night Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. True to form, Parton eased the disappointment with humor, joking that she needed a \u201c100,000-mile check-up\u201d \u2014 and clarifying that it didn\u2019t involve her plastic surgeon.Born into poverty in a one-room cabin on Locust Ridge, Parton rose from humble beginnings to become one of the biggest stars in the world without abandoning the Tennessee roots that shaped her.Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), the frontrunner to become the state\u2019s next governor, said Parton\u2019s life and career will always be intertwined with their home state.\u201cDolly\u2019s life and career are forever woven into Tennessee\u2019s music, culture, and history. Her extraordinary talent, generosity, and love for the Volunteer State touched hearts around the world and will continue to inspire generations to come,\u201d Blackburn said.\u201cTennessee will forever be grateful for Dolly.\u201dParton\u2019s autobiographical song \u201cCoat of Many Colors\u201d drew from her childhood, recounting how her mother sewed her a jacket from scraps of fabric. She recorded her first single, \u201cPuppy Love,\u201d at 13 and headed for Nashville the morning after graduating high school in 1964, carrying her belongings in paper grocery bags.\u201cShe was an incredible East Tennessean who served as an inspiration to little girls everywhere,\u201d Rep. Tim Burchett said. \u201cDolly never changed her accent or forgot where she came from.\u201dParton became a songwriting powerhouse whose influence transcended country music. \u201cI Will Always Love You\u201d topped the country charts twice for Parton before reaching global heights in 1992, when Whitney Houston\u2019s iconic rendition became the signature song of \u201cThe Bodyguard.\u201dHer success also crossed into Hollywood, where she starred in films including \u201c9 to 5,\u201d \u201cThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,\u201d and \u201cSteel Magnolias.\u201d She also wrote the iconic theme song for \u201c9 to 5,\u201d further cementing her status as a crossover star.Parton turned a country music career into an economic empire, building one of America\u2019s most recognizable brands. Her beloved theme park, Dollywood, created thousands of jobs and helped transform the Pigeon Forge area of East Tennessee into a major tourism destination.\u00a0\u201cDolly was talented beyond compare, and an entrepreneurial juggernaut who played an integral role in transforming our state,\u201d Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty said. \u201cShe brought laughter and joy to so many through her musical and philanthropic endeavors. She will be deeply, deeply missed.\u201dParton\u2019s influence extended well beyond entertainment and business. Though she never had children of her own, she spent decades investing in young people through charitable efforts.\u201cThrough the Dollywood Foundation and her global Imagination Library, Dolly gave free books to children around the world, sparking a lifelong love of reading,\u201d Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said. \u201cHer legacy will live on in the classrooms and communities she uplifted and the beautiful music she created.\u201dFrom a dirt-poor cabin in East Tennessee to the world\u2019s biggest stages, Parton never lost her authenticity and iconic roots \u2014 even while commanding the halftime stage and belting out \u201cWe Are the Champions\u201d before a packed stadium at the 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show.Country music star Reba McEntire paid tribute to her lifelong friend, reflecting on their first meeting and final conversation.\u201cThank you, Lord, for Dolly. She\u2019s gonna have a blast in heaven singing all her favorite songs with all her family and friends who have gone on before her,\u201d McEntire said. \u201cI\u2019ll never forget the first time I met you, and I\u2019ll never forget our last conversation. I hold it with love in my heart.\u201dAt Parton\u2019s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. 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