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Paramore's Hayley Williams talks about Dolly Parton's influence on her musically and personally

NPR | By Michel Martin
Published August 26, 2026 at 11:06 AM EDT

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Hayley Williams, lead singer of the band Paramore, about the influence Dolly Parton had on her musically and personally.

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