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Americans celebrated Dolly Parton Day on September 25, 2026, with millions participating nationwide. The date aligns with her hit song "9 to 5," and David Muir reported on various ways fans honored the music icon.

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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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Dolly Parton Day celebrated by millions across America Sept. 25, 9/25, is a nod to Dolly's iconic hit, "9 to 5."

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-26

2026-09-26 · ABC News (US)

WATCH: Dolly Parton Day celebrated by millions across America · assertive framing

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Dolly Parton Day celebrated by millions across America Sept. 25, 9/25, is a nod to Dolly's iconic hit, "9 to 5." asserted

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David Muir shares how Americans across the country are celebrating the music icon. asserted

Americans → share → icon