Dolly Parton remembered as ‘true country music icon’

Dolly Parton has been remembered as a “true country music icon” following her death aged 80.The singer’s death was announced by her nephew Brian Seaver, who said sharing the news was “an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness”.The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, country music’s most well-known venue and where Dolly Parton first appeared at age 13, paid tribute to the late singer on Instagram.“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to a true country music icon, Opry member Dolly Parton.“There is no doubt Dolly’s mark on the world, and on us here at the Grand Ole Opry, will be deeply felt for generations to come. She taught us to always lead with kindness, generosity and compassion.“May her legacy live on through her songs, the lives she touched, an