Dolly Parton remembered with an outpouring of love across social media

Well, I just got the news that my buddy Dolly passed onto the higher and greater side.

Dolly, thank you for all the wonderful things you did for us here on earth.

Your love, your music and you gave so much with your huge huge heart.

There will never ever be another you.
We… pic.twitter.com/qpbvKUNbiM

— Reba McEntire (@reba) August 25, 2026

The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden.

— K A C E Y (@KaceyMusgraves) August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton, an American Original and an absolute country music hero, has sadly passed away. Rest in peace. The whole world will miss you 💔

— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) August 25, 2026

I can say with absolute certainty that we are all feeling the same heart brokenness today. I only got to spend any real time with Dolly when Gwen and I got to work with her on The Voice. I want everyone to know that she was the EXACT person that you think she is. It was like… pic.twitter.com/9ycD4lSpO9

— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 25, 2026

Quite simply The G.O.A.T

Thanks for the songs, the laughs, the humility and grace.

Without a doubt a woman who God truly has his hands on.

Rock on Dolly, baby rock on. pic.twitter.com/ZuoxZxE37Z

— KidRock (@KidRock) August 25, 2026

Rest peacefully Dolly, thank you for the joy and the music and the example you set for us all ❤️

— Noah Kahan (@NoahKahan) August 25, 2026

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to a true country music icon, Opry member Dolly Parton.

There is no doubt Dolly’s mark on the world, and on us here at the Grand Ole Opry, will be deeply felt for generations to come. She taught us to always lead with… pic.twitter.com/t9yBCdMIsb

— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) August 25, 2026

“Dolly Parton’s legacy is not celebrity, but humanity. She came from poverty to become the most important native of Tennessee. She shared her fortunes for the good of all of us, and shared her soul in every note she sang.” –Kyle Young, CEO pic.twitter.com/naJAF3ov0N

— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (@countrymusichof) August 25, 2026

We will always love you, @DollyParton ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DqAzov3NfD

— Ryman Auditorium (@theryman) August 25, 2026

Rare is the one who climbs to the pinnacle of fame, then scoffs at its allure, only to retain the genuine humility that defines them.

Dolly Parton was one of a kind, who loved people, her work, her family, and her Lord. Tennessee has forever been changed – enhanced – by her, and… pic.twitter.com/J5dfzOZZyY

— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) August 25, 2026

There are no words to adequately express the sorrow our family and indeed, all Tennesseans, feel in the loss of Dolly Parton. An iconic leader who loved our great state and nation. Her passing leaves a void that no one can ever fill. Dolly, we will always love you. pic.twitter.com/0TvlT4VxIt

— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton was a Tennessee treasure who used her God-given gifts to brighten so many lives in so many ways. Dolly loved everyone and everyone loved Dolly. And everyone learned quickly that, if you want to be noticed, don’t ride in a convertible with Dolly Parton! We all were… pic.twitter.com/oEIMhC4vS1

— Lamar Alexander (@SenAlexander) August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton was one of a kind—a great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart. She rose high from her East Tennessee roots and never forgot where she came from. And she always believed in giving back, especially in…

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) August 25, 2026

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was the best contribution to child literacy ever made by a celebrity. Our paths crossed once, in the 90s, backstage at a talk show, and I was completely tongue-tied and starstruck. RIP Dolly. You were a complete, irreplaceable one-off.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) August 25, 2026

I was lucky enough to know and work with the one and only Dolly Parton. She was a phenomenal guest on the show; always funny and always made everyone she met feel like a million dollars. We did duets together, laughed together and danced through Dollywood in the Smoky Mountains… pic.twitter.com/tPGEzfYpCz

— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) August 25, 2026

What a wonderful songwriter and singer Dolly was. She brought so many people together, we will all miss her so much. pic.twitter.com/DJ394Y2n91

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) August 25, 2026