Dolly Parton's impact in Michigan and across the country
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An outpouring of tributes from local musicians followed Dolly Parton's death Tuesday at 80, including from Eminem, who shared a heartfelt letter she wrote him.
- Jack White also commemorated her legacy with a cover of "Jolene" Tuesday night in London.
Zoom out: The musician, cultural icon and philanthropist performed in more than 700 locations across the U.S. and a dozen other countries across her nearly six-decade career.
By the numbers: While she performed 92 times in Tennessee — considering her deep bond with Nashville — she performed 18 times in Michigan, according to Setlist.
- Michigan was tied for ninth in the ranking of states she performed in.
Flashback: The most recent was Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in 2016, per Setlist, preceded by Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston in 2008.
Go deeper: Parton's boundary-breaking legacy