Dolly Parton's America is a 2019 podcast hosted by Jad Abumrad and reported and produced by Shima Oliaee at WNYC Studios.
Abumrad sought out an introduction to Parton in an effort to understand how she remains one of the most popular and well respected musicians in America.
[2] Each episode covers a different aspect of Parton's career, from her early life, to her unique approach to politics, her most famous songs and creation of the Dollywood theme park.
[3] The name of the podcast was based on a history class at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville also titled Dolly Parton’s America taught by Dr. Lynn Sacco.
[4] Dolly Parton's America received largely positive responses from most mainstream media, including NPR,[5] The Guardian,[6] Vulture[7] and others.