Despite internet buzz, I am happy to report that Dolly Parton is not dead - at least according to her publicist earlier this morning.

I hope this isn’t like Bernie Mac though and that Dolly keeps on chugging for years to come.. For now, let’s send her good thoughts and watch the opening credits to Nine to Five below:

takepart to learn about one of Dolly’s favorite charities - Dogs Deserve Better and

Read on:

• Dolly Parton, American Idol, 9 to 5, And Women’s Rights
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