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‘She opened doors in my life’: Houston-raised singer remembers Dolly Parton
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 26, 2026
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Key points Country singer Mary Sarah recalls meeting Parton at the age of 15. Dolly Parton is being remembered for her impact on the lives of others, in addition to her country music legacy.
Dolly Parton is being remembered for her impact on the lives of others, in addition to her country music legacy. Country singer Mary Sarah recalls meeting Parton at the age of 15. At the time, Mary Sarah was working on her album Bridges, which features collaborations with prominent country music artists.
Parton was the first to agree to participate, recording a duet of her song "Jolene" with Mary Sarah. The encounter had a significant effect on Mary Sarah, who notes that Parton's decision to support an unknown teenage artist was particularly meaningful. Further details about Mary Sarah's experience with Parton are available.
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Category: News Published: August 26, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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