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Parton, who died at 80 on Tuesday, had charm, depth, beauty, wit and radiant goodness. She was also a songwriter whose work told the story not just of country music but of the country itself.

Dolly Parton died Tuesday at age 80.

The artist was a star performer in country music and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Music has the power to take you back to one specific day to one special moment.

Isaiah Rashad put everything into this Tiny Desk. With bashful charm, the Chattanooga rapper gives an ambitious set of his best work thus far.

After a global tour, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny returned home for two final concerts this weekend. He urged residents to continue fighting for improvements on the island.

The KAXE Music Team on new music from Brennan Wedl, Westside Cowboy, Jon Muq, Ambré, Sierra Ferrell, Uncle Lucius and Making Movies. Plus Peter Tosh is this week's Pick From '76.

Americana singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl talks about her new self titled album, out August 21st.

As rising premiums have led 5 million people to drop their Affordable Care Act plans, a program in Austin has held steady and could be a model a potential model for other cities hoping to make health care more affordable for key populations and key industries like music or food.

Lead singer Greg Dulli talks about making trumpet sounds with his mouth and being inspired by his car insurance company.