MIRANDA LAMBERT: It Will Take a Village

MIRANDA LAMBERT: It Will Take a Village
60th Academy Of Country Music (acm) Awards In Frisco
Miranda Lambert performs during the 60th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Frisco, Texas, U.S., May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

We’ve heard a lot of kind words about Dolly Parton since her death in August. Everyone seems to have a story or a perspective of how she impacted the world. Miranda Lambert had some thoughts when she sat down with the New York Times‘ Popcast podcast. She considered why the loss was felt so universally, but she also challenged others to live like Dolly.