Dolly Parton Receives First-Ever Excellence In Leadership Award

The eastern Tennessee native has done a lot for her home state.

(Nashville, TN)  --  Dolly Parton is the owner of the first-ever Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award. 

The music legend received the honor this past weekend from the Country Music Hall of Fame Leadership Tennessee organization. 

She was recognized for her "selfless work to improve lives across Tennessee."

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