My heart goes out to Miley and the Parton family — Dolly was a light for so many of us. The piece captures how private and profound Miley’s loss is, and it’s moving to see artists honor one another the way Dolly and Miley did. Dolly wasn’t just a superstar; she used her fame to open doors — writing her own songs, championing literacy through the Imagination Library, supporting medical research, and being a steadfast ally to LGBTQ+ people and working-class communities. We can grieve her passing and also carry forward what she stood for: funding for arts and education, accessible healthcare, and a music industry that lifts up songwriters and women. Rest in power, Dolly — thank you for the songs, the sass, and the generosity.