Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Country music icon Dolly Parton was remembered across Arizona following her passing, with local partners and promoters highlighting her lasting legacy on and off the stage.
Concert promoter Danny Zelisko recalled working with Parton during her 2014 Blue Smoke World Tour stop in Phoenix, describing her strong morals, relaxed demeanor, and ability to make people comfortable around her. Beyond her entertainment career, Parton made a significant impact on Arizona through her Imagination Library initiative, which sends free, high-quality books monthly to children from birth to age five.
Lori Masseur, director of early learning for Read On Arizona, noted that the program delivers vetted books directly to children's doors during a critical period for vocabulary and background knowledge development, reaching tens of thousands of children statewide.
In communities like Surprise, local coordinator Ron Klaphake shared that more than 13,000 books have been distributed to young readers. Klaphake noted receiving dozens of testimonial letters from parents emphasizing the program's critical role in their children's happiness. Those who knew and worked with Parton emphasized that her legacy will continue through her extensive philanthropic work and positive influence on fans worldwide.
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Country music icon Dolly Parton was remembered across Arizona following her passing, with local partners and promoters highlighting her lasting legacy on and off the stage.
Concert promoter Danny Zelisko recalled working with Parton during her 2014 Blue Smoke World Tour stop in Phoenix, describing her strong morals, relaxed demeanor, and ability to make people comfortable around her. Beyond her entertainment career, Parton made a significant impact on Arizona through her Imagination Library initiative, which sends free, high-quality books monthly to children from birth to age five.
Lori Masseur, director of early learning for Read On Arizona, noted that the program delivers vetted books directly to children's doors during a critical period for vocabulary and background knowledge development, reaching tens of thousands of children statewide.
In communities like Surprise, local coordinator Ron Klaphake shared that more than 13,000 books have been distributed to young readers. Klaphake noted receiving dozens of testimonial letters from parents emphasizing the program's critical role in their children's happiness. Those who knew and worked with Parton emphasized that her legacy will continue through her extensive philanthropic work and positive influence on fans worldwide.
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