Nation celebrates first "Dolly Parton Day" following country singer's death

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Fans across the nation celebrated the first "Dolly Parton Day" on September 25, marking what would have been the country music icon’s birthday with festivities centered around her hit song "9 to 5." Mark Strassman reported from a children's hospital in Knoxville that carries Dolly Parton's name.

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Dolly Parton Day, observed on September 25 in honor of her iconic song "9 to 5" and her lifelong contributions as a singer-songwriter, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, was celebrated across the United States. In Nashville, where she lived since age 18, the city honored her with pink lights and posters while giving away stickers, buttons, and bookmarks. California became the first state to officially declare September 25 as Dolly Parton Day after Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 931 on Sunday. Southwest Airlines also held a Dolly-inspired karaoke event for travelers and employees. Parton died of cancer last month at age 80, leaving behind an impressive legacy that includes the Imagination Library program, which has delivered millions of books to young readers globally.

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“While both articles refer to commemorations for Dolly Parton on September 25, they describe different events: Article A describes a newly established 'Give Like Dolly Day' organized by The Dollywood Foundation UK, while Article B reports on the first national celebration of 'Dolly Parton Day' following her death.”

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