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# What I'm Reading --
- URL: https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-31/
- Published: 2026-09-01T01:42:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T01:42:50.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker
- Tags: What We're Reading

## [Dolly Parton Leaves Us Wanting More](https://www.wsj.com/opinion/dolly-parton-leaves-us-wanting-more-132e5c70?ref=bevnews.net)

Her talent, ambition, depth, faith and generosity gave her an appeal that was close to universal. (Wall Street Journal/Peggy Noonan)

## [The Trailblazing Business Savvy That Built Dolly Inc. Into an Empire](https://www.wsj.com/business/dolly-parton-business-rights-dollywood-599aae2b?ref=bevnews.net)

Dolly Parton was fiercely protective of her songwriting catalog when even the Beatles and the Rolling Stones failed to maintain control. That conviction became the powering force as she expanded beyond music. (Wall Street Journal) 

## [Dolly Parton Believed Wine Was for Everyone—Not Just Experts](https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/pop-culture/remembering-dolly-parton/?utm%5Fcampaign=dolly-parton-s-all-americans-wine-world-atlas-of-wine-visit-america-s-oldest-wineries-and-much-more&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fsource=thespill.net)

The Grammy-winning country artist and humanitarian, who launched her first line of wines in 2024, believed in wine as a catalyst for togetherness. (Dolly Parton)[](https://www.wsj.com/business/dolly-parton-business-rights-dollywood-599aae2b?ref=bevnews.net#comments%5Fsector)