Commentary: Dolly Gave Appalachian Women Permission to Reach Beyond the Stereotypes

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This is a first-person commentary reflecting on Dolly Parton's influence on Appalachian women, drawing on Sarah Smarsh's book and a 2020 conversation about Parton's rural roots and public persona.

The author describes growing up near Dollywood and credits Parton with giving Appalachian women, including herself, permission to defy regional stereotypes while remaining proud of where they're from.

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