Why Is the New Tropical Storm Spinning Up in the Atlantic Called ‘Dolly?’ It’s Not What You Think

There are so many ways people are paying tribute to country legend Dolly Parton following her death on Tuesday (Aug. 25) at age 80. From President Trump ordering the nation’s flags to fly at half-staff, to the Library of Congress honoring her good works and a drive to have the Nashville International Airport renamed in her honor, not to mention the raft of fellow artists honoring her and performing her songs in concert.

The name was actually picked more than 30 years ago.

Dolly Parton performs during "Dolly: An Original Musical" fireside chat and press conference at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on January 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Trending on Billboard There are so many ways people are paying tribute to country legend Dolly Parton following her death on Tuesday (Aug.