Dolly Parton's music streams surge after her death, and Uber adds live ride tracking for teens

Aug 28, 2026

Dolly Parton has become the world's most streamed artist since her death this week, and her own words about caregiving are striking a nerve with families.

  • Daily streams of her music jumped from 1.2 million to nearly 80 million after she died Tuesday.
  • Comments she made in October are spreading again, where she admitted she neglected her own health while caring for her sick husband.
  • Carl Thomas Dean, her husband of 58 years, died in March 2025 after a long illness, and their marriage was intensely private.
  • Uber is adding a live video stream to its teen accounts, letting parents watch a child's ride through the driver's front camera in nine U.S. cities.
  • Chicago White Sox fans handed out 40,000 pope-themed hats at a sold-out game honoring Pope Leo XIV, a hometown fan.

Outlook: Her streaming numbers should stay high for weeks, and Uber plans to bring the live ride feature to more cities soon.

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