Tennessee Governor Bill Lee wants to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton, a move the Metro Nashville Airport Authority will discuss next month. It's a significant institutional honor that would put Parton's name on a major gateway.
entertainmentSaturday, August 29, 2026
Dolly Parton Tributes and Airport Renaming
The entertainment world is still processing the loss of Dolly Parton, with today's news shifting from emotional tributes to concrete honors. A proposal to rename Nashville's airport after the late icon leads the day, while a tasteless joke from Bill Maher shows not everyone is getting the tone right.
Honoring Dolly Parton
Two stories today capture the range of responses to the country legend's death: one a sincere proposal for a lasting tribute, the other a misguided attempt at humor.
Bill Maher made a boob joke about Dolly Parton during his 'Real Time' monologue, drawing criticism for the timing and tone given the global mourning. It's a reminder that even in tribute, some hosts can't resist the easy punchline.
Rock Reunions and Returns
A surprise reconciliation and a new album review show that rock's old guard is still making moves.
Zak Starkey is back rehearsing with The Who after being fired in April 2025, confirming a reconciliation between the band and the longtime drummer. Both Roger Daltrey and Starkey have publicly confirmed the return, which sets up potential future tour dates.
Pitchfork reviews Dinosaur Jr.'s new album 'There Near,' noting the band has traded some of their ramshackle energy for a cleaner, more streamlined sound. It's a continuation of their post-reformation evolution rather than a return to early form.
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Tennessee intending to rename Nashville airport in honor of Dolly Parton, governor sayspagesix.com
The country music legend previously asked lawmakers to withdraw a bill for a statue of her at the state Capitol in 2021.
Howard Stern’s SiriusXM 101 channel dropped after a dozen staffers laid offpagesix.com
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