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Dolly Parton named Smokies ambassador

AP - Dolly Parton, who often refers to her Smoky Mountains upbringing, will serve as the ambassador for the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. more »

Lance Bass Spends Final Hours Before 'Dancing' Premiere Paying Homage To Dolly

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Later tonight, Lance Bass will make his debut as a celebrity contender on "Dancing With the Stars." But this past weekend, the former *NSYNC band member spent time he could have used in the rehearsal studio with partner Lacey Schwimmer, at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles for the premiere of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5: The Musical."

Dolly Parton On Rumors Of Her Death: 'Here I Am!'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Dolly Parton's big screen 80's comedy "9 to 5" has been turned into an even bigger musical stage show and to promote the project, which opens this Saturday in LA, the country legend chatted recently with Access Hollywood about the challenges in getting the show to the stage. But one challenge that she didn't see coming? - reports last month that she had passed away!

Dolly Parton reworks "9 to 5" for first musical

Reuters - Almost 30 years after starring in the movie "9 to 5" and writing its hit theme song, country star Dolly Parton's first stage musical gets its world premiere in Los Angeles on Saturday before heading for Broadway. more »

BMI names Hank Williams Jr. a music icon

AP - Hank Williams Jr. will be honored as an icon at this year's BMI awards. more »

Jessica Simpson Puts Acting On Hold To Focus On Music

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- She made a splash in jean cut-offs as Daisy Duke in the big screen version of "The Dukes of Hazzard," but as it stands now, Jessica Simpson has no immediate plans to return to acting.

Plus, Jessica reveals how Dolly Parton inspired her to stay with music.

Jerry OConnell: Already Protective of Twin Girls

"I don't want them to date," the dad-to-be tells Us more »

Rebecca Romijn's Pregnancy Cravings: Soy Cream Cheese & Lemonade

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jerry O'Connell says pregnant wife Rebecca Romijn has been having some "crazy" cravings.

"Lemonade always has to be in our fridge. That's my job," he told People on Sunday night. Rebecca, who's expecting twins, is also chowing down on soy cream cheese.

"It's crazy, right?" Jerry said. "Can't be cream cheese. Soy cream cheese. Do you know how difficult it is to find soy cream cheese?"

Dolly Parton Lashes out Over Howard Stern Clip; Considers Lawsuit

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Performers Set For 43rd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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