Guardian Music — Nashville is the capital of country music, but where have all the cowboys gone? Emma John goes in search of authenticityI had been warned about Nashville. To any country-music lover, it's the ultimate place of pilgrimage: a star-making factory, respo... more info

Guardian Music — This Georgia-set diva duel sees Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton battle for the hearts and larynxs of a gospel choirThey say strange things in this Georgia-set diva duel over the hearts and larynxs of a gospel choir. "There's always free cheese in the ... more info

ContactMusic — Country music legend Dolly Parton is nursing a secret heartache after the beloved uncle who discovered her musical talent was diagnosed with Alzheimers disease The 9 to 5 hitmaker has already suffered the loss of her mother Avie Lee to the condition ... more info

ContactMusic — Dolly Parton says the secret of her happy marriage is not having children The 9 to 5 singer wed Carl Thomas Dean in May 1966 and she credits their successful 46-year union to the fact they have no kids and are financially comfortable Speakin... more info

ContactMusic — Bruce Springsteen has topped a new poll seeking out a composer for an alternative U S National Anthem The Boss beat out Dolly Parton by three per cent in the Vanity Fair survey Stevie Wonder came in third and Bob Dylan and film composer John Willi... more info

ContactMusic — The Bachelorettes Emily Maynard had a real treat in store for her on Sunday nights episode May 27 2012 when she got some lessons in love from the queen of country music Dolly Parton might know her way around a heart-breaking country anthem but in re.... more info

People.com — "As soon as I heard Dolly Parton's voice I could have died!" the Bachelorette admits more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — "And you made me happier / Than Dolly Parton's guitar" (Lee Hazlewood) "Malaguena will get you in every time." (Keth Richards) Lately about our home here in the 'Holler full of musicians, we've been enjoying and studying all kinds of... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The Library of Congress has named 25 new entries for its National Recording Registry, honoring historically significant sound recordings. Recordings by Donna Summer, Dolly Parton, Leonard Bernstein and others are joining the registry. more info

Guardian Music — Bee Gees singer and songwriter who has died at 62 described as 'talented beyond even his own understanding'The entertainment world has led tributes to Robin Gibb after the Bee Gees singer has died from cancer at the age of 62.Broadcaster Paul Gambacc... more info