https://www.kunc.org/tags/dolly-parton Dolly Parton en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:07:39 GMT https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-08-27/goodbye-dolly-local-unc-professor-recalls-working-alongside-one-of-americas-most-cherished-cultural-icons Dolly Parton, the beloved queen of country and cultural sensation who had an impact on so many, passed away earlier this week. KUNC's Marty Lenz spoke with a local who was closely connected to Parton for many years. David Grapes II is a professor of theater and director of the School of Theater and Dance at the University of Northern Colorado. He spent more than a decade at Dollywood, Parton's acclaimed theme park and resort. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:07:39 GMT https://www.kunc.org/news/2026-08-27/goodbye-dolly-local-unc-professor-recalls-working-alongside-one-of-americas-most-cherished-cultural-icons Marty Lenz, Beau Baker