L.A. Times - Entertainment — At its upfront presentation Monday at Radio City Music Hall, NBC showcased the most exciting talent from its upcoming 2015-16 season, including Neil Patrick Harris, Dolly Parton and ... Bob Greenblatt? more info

The Independent — It’s the “church of country music”, the legendary Nashville venue where Dolly Parton made her name. Now The Shires, a British duo from the Home Counties, will tread the famous boards after receiving an invitation to play at The Grand Ole Opry. more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Still saving up for that trip to Dollywood? Not to worry. NBC will soon be bringing Dolly Parton to living rooms across the country.  more info

Time — The country singer signed a deal with NBC for a slate of 2-hour TV movies "inspired by her incredible life" more info

Stereogum — Dolly Parton has signed a development deal with NBC for a series of stand-alone television movies based on her “songs, stories, and inspiring life,” according to Deadline. How many movies could that be? At least two but maybe … just maybe … t... more info

Stereogum — In its heyday, RCA Studio A hosted an enviable number of early rock and country acts including Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys, and countless others, and it’s become a huge tourist attraction even though it’s still hosting sessions by... more info

TMZ — A Tennessee couple says they came to Dolly Parton's Dollywood for entertainment -- what they got was a traumatizing experience that left one of them with lasting brain damage and broken bones.Tedi and Derryl Brown claim in a new lawsuit… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis Norway's kitschy king of the dancefloor, Todd Terje, released one of 2014's best records, It's Album Time, which threw together a lot of different styles all under the special care of his particular aesthetic. Terje is also... more info

The Telegraph — The shortlists for the BBC Music Awards, which have been announced, include Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, Prince and Dolly Parton more info