Dolly Parton's America
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| Genre | |
| Format | podcast, documentary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language | English |
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| Starring | Dolly Parton |
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| Length | 30–60 minutes per episode |
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| No. of episodes | 9 (plus two bonus episodes) |
| Original release | October 15 – December 31, 2019 |
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| Updates | Completed |
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| Related shows | The Vanishing of Harry Pace |
| Website | WNYC Studios |
Dolly Parton's America is a 2019 podcast hosted by Jad Abumrad and reported and produced by Shima Oliaee at WNYC Studios. It is a nine-part non-fiction series based on Dolly Parton's career and enduring legacy.[1] The series begins with how Abumrad learned that his father, Naji Abumrad, a doctor, had befriended Parton after she survived a minor traffic accident. Abumrad sought out an introduction to Parton in an effort to understand how she remains one of the most popular and well respected musicians in America.[2] Each episode covers a different aspect of Parton's career, from her early life, to her unique approach to politics, her most famous songs and creation of the Dollywood theme park.[3] The name of the podcast was based on a history class Oliaee connected with at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, titled Dolly Parton's America, taught by Dr. Lynn Sacco.[4]
Reception
[edit]Dolly Parton's America received largely positive responses from most mainstream media, including NPR,[5] The Guardian,[6] Vulture[7] and others. The New York Times called it "a genial, compulsively listenable crash course in Parton's lasting appeal."[8]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| New York Festivals Radio Awards | 2020 | Narrative/Documentary Podcast | Gold | [9] |
| Peabody Award | 2019 | Podcast/Radio | Won | [10] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2021 | Best Music Podcast | Won | [11] |
| iHeartRadio Podcast Awards | 2021 | Podcast of the Year | Nominated | [11] |
| Webby Awards | 2020 | Podcasts - Best Limited Series | Won | [12] |
| Webby Awards | 2020 | People's Voice Winner | Won | [12] |
Episodes
[edit]| Episode | Title | Original Release Date |
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| 1 | "Sad Ass Songs" | October 15, 2019 |
| 2 | "I Will Always Leave You" | October 22, 2019 |
| 3 | "Tennessee Mountain Trance" | October 29, 2019 |
| 4 | "Neon Moss" | November 5, 2019 |
| 5 | "Dollitics" | November 12, 2019 |
| Bonus | Live Music from the Series | November 26, 2019 |
| 6 | "The Only One For Me, Jolene" | November 19, 2019 |
| 7 | "Dolly Parton's America" | December 3, 2019 |
| 8 | "Dixie Disappearance" | December 17, 2019 |
| Bonus | Live Music from the Series | December 24, 2019 |
| 9 | "She's Alive" | December 31, 2019 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Dolly Parton's America : About | WNYC Studios | Podcasts". WNYC Studios. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ "Sad Ass Songs | Dolly Parton's America". WNYC Studios. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ "Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts". WNYC Studios. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ "Dolly Parton's America | Dolly Parton's America". WNYC Studios. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ↑ "A New Podcast Explores 'Dolly Parton's America'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ Lancaster, Brodie (2019-11-26). "Why Dolly Parton is having a millennial moment | Brodie Lancaster". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ James, Becca (2019-11-25). "Dolly Parton's America Examines the Woman Behind the Icon". Vulture. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ↑ Zoladz, Lindsay (21 November 2019). "Is There Anything We Can All Agree On? Yes: Dolly Parton". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Winners Gallery - New York Festivals". radio.newyorkfestivals.com. 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ↑ Blanchard, Margaret (2020-06-10). "Peabody 30 Winners". PeabodyAwards.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
- 1 2 Fields, Taylor. "2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners". iHeart. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- 1 2 "2 Wins Dolly Parton's America". Webby Awards. 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
External links
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