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Entertainment · Celebrity news · published 2026-08-27 · via The Hollywood Reporter

CNN Admits Mistake in Dolly Parton Coverage, Apologizes to Impersonator

CNN aired a photo of tribute artist Kelly Vohnn instead of Dolly Parton during coverage of the singer's death. Vohnn said she was heartbroken and criticized the network for not doing proper research. CNN issued an apology to the Parton family and to Vohnn.

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