Watch: Karaoke and butterflies - US cities celebrate Dolly Parton Day

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Across various states in the US, people celebrated Dolly Parton Day on September 25 with activities like karaoke sessions and lighting landmarks pink. Events also included live music performances and initiatives to promote literacy through book drives, all honoring the country music star known for her hit song "9 to 5."

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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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