Dolly Parton, who died at 80, had a vast discography where she established herself as hardscrabble, emotionally forthright and full of intuition. Here are six of the infectious classics that Parton was behind, followed by a playlist of more gems:

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  Dolly Parton, who died at 80, had a vast discography where she established herself as hardscrabble, emotionally forthright and full of intuition. Here are six of the infectious classics that Parton was behind, followed by a playlist of more gems:
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  Fans worldwide describe "post-Parton depression" as Dolly Parton's death triggers intense parasocial grief that psychologists say mirrors real loss.
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  In @nytopinion.nytimes.com In a way, Rhonda Garelick writes in a guest essay, Dolly Parton was a drag artist. Her hair, heels and hourglass figure were “exaggerated versions of the standard feminine proportions and embellishments that women are encouraged to strive for.”