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Melissa Etheridge Says Dolly Parton ‘Changed Lives’ by Bringing People Together
Melissa Etheridge is remembering Dolly Parton for something that went far beyond her music -- her remarkable ability to bring people together, even across deep cultural and political divides.
The singer joined TMZ Live the day after Parton\u2019s passing and reflected on her longtime friendship with the country music icon, praising Parton for the way she consistently embraced the LGBTQ+ community, while refusing to judge people for who they were.
