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Fans awed by Dolly Parton's humble response to a statue

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Fans awed by Dolly Parton's humble response to a statue

Fans awed by Dolly Parton's humble response to a statue

Fans swoon when legendary musician Dolly Parton says “thanks, but no thanks” to a statue in her likeness at the Tennessee Capitol.

CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports on the statuesque national treasure.


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