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Oct 2019
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Dolly Parton's America Trailer

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In this intensely divided moment, one of the few things everyone still seems to agree on is Dolly Parton—but why? That simple question leads to a deeply personal, historical, and musical rethinking of one of America’s great icons. Join us for a 9-part journey into the Dollyverse.

Hosted and created by Jad Abumrad and Shima Oliaee.

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