'National treasure: If we could all be like Dolly, the world would be a much better place'

As the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned intimate stories into something remarkably universal. Her songs were grounded in home and family, sharing life's immense struggles while staying true to her values. The Kelleys see Parton as a national treasure who transcended generations, social class and the great political divide.