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MOLLETTE: Dolly Parton, we will always love you
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points He remembers being in the third grade when his teacher announced President Kennedy's shooting and later hearing of Elvis's death in a parking lot. Glenn Mollette recalls significant events and where he was when he learned of them.
Dr. Glenn Mollette recalls significant events and where he was when he learned of them. He remembers being in the third grade when his teacher announced President Kennedy's shooting and later hearing of Elvis's death in a parking lot. Mollette also recalls learning of Dolly Parton's passing, though the circumstances are not specified.
Mollette first saw Dolly Parton on "The Porter Wagoner Show," where she was introduced as a new guest singer. Parton was a rising star who caught Wagoner's attention with her talent. She wrote a parting song for Wagoner, "I Will Always Love You," which became a major hit for her and later a mega hit for Whitney Houston.
Further details about Dr. Glenn Mollette's reflections on Dolly Parton are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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