92.9 FM ESPN remembers Dolly Parton not simply as a country music legend, but as a Tennessee original whose heart was always bigger than her fame. That included sports!
Peyton Manning escorted Dolly Parton onto the field at Neyland Stadium for her performance before Tennessee vs Georgia. pic.twitter.com/unPgclcZJa
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) November 18, 2023
Dolly represented the best of where we come from here in Tennessee. That includes humble beginnings, hard work, humor, generosity, and an unwavering love for people. That included over 300-MILLION books donated as part of her Imagination Library, which was associated with the "Books from Birth" program here in Shelby County which you can donate to here.
Dolly Parton brought joy to generations around the globe through her music and made an even greater impact through her kindness and philanthropy.
In the movies, there's 9 to 5 and so many more. THAT TOO was played around the globe upon the news of her passing.
Buckingham Palace paid tribute today to Dolly Parton, who died yesterday at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, with a rendition of "9 to 5" performed by her band during the traditional changing of the guard pic.twitter.com/fyhrFAPEcw
— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) August 26, 2026
Here in Memphis, where we understand the power of music and the importance of community, 92.9 FM ESPN honors Dolly’s remarkable life and legacy. Her voice may be gone, but her spirit, songs, and generosity will echo for generations.
