# @newsnation on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=1YejBP7A46w
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69562241-newsnation-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-26T03:34:27.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NewsNation (@newsnation) — https://gondola.cc/newsnation

## Caption

Author Brad Meltzer, who wrote the children's book "I Am Dolly Parton," joined "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" to discuss Dolly Parton's legacy as a musician, businesswoman and philanthropist. Meltzer highlighted Parton's humble beginnings, her influence on generations of fans and the success of her Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of books to children. He also reflected on the values he believes defined Parton's life: creativity, kindness, compassion and perseverance.

Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports

NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. 

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