Shaw says Parton shaped her songwriting, stage presence and belief that women can lead in country music.
The Bonafides member says Parton’s songs and service set the standard for her work onstage and in the community.
McBryde joined CBS News to talk about Parton’s reach across music and the Nashville country scene.
A local country singer recalls meeting Parton at 15 while Houston children keep receiving books through the star’s literacy program.
The singer, actor and philanthropist was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, her family said.
The country star will headline the university’s annual student bash in Madison, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m.
The performer’s decades-spanning career and Mike Farrell’s tribute are drawing renewed attention to a TV and film legacy that stretched from teen fame to prime-time success.
The Cuban percussionist was taken into ICE custody after flying in from New York, and his wife has launched a fundraiser for legal costs.
The actor and recording artist was remembered by her family for warmth, loyalty and wit after dying Saturday in Los Angeles.
The beloved performer was known for a No. 1 hit, classic sitcom roles and a long run in American television.