CNN apologizes for mistakenly airing photo of Dolly Parton impersonator

4 verified updates • corroborated by 3 independent sources • tracked since August 27, 2026

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Aug 27, 12:01 PM 1 source: NY Post (New York)
CNN uses pic of Dolly Parton Vegas impersonator during tribute, apologizes to icon’s family for blunder
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Aug 27, 08:31 PM 1 source: Fox News
CNN apologizes after mistakenly airing image of Dolly Parton impersonator during report on icon's death
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Aug 27, 11:01 PM 2 sources: Detroit Free Press, Fox News
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Aug 28, 06:01 AM 1 source: Detroit Free Press
CNN apologizes for mistakenly airing photo of Dolly Parton impersonator