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Willie Nelson Shares Beautiful Goodbye to Dolly Parton After 60-Year Friendship

Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty Images) Willie Nelson mourned Dolly Parton by sharing a touching 1984 performance that captured their music and friendship.

Willie Nelson Shares Beautiful Goodbye to Dolly Parton After 60-Year Friendship

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Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty Images) Willie Nelson mourned Dolly Parton by sharing a touching 1984 performance that captured their music and friendship.

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Katherine Bomboy/NBC via Getty Images) Willie Nelson mourned Dolly Parton by sharing a touching 1984 performance that captured their music and friendship.

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