Jeff Turner
The state House of Tennessee has honored Dolly Parton, who was born in Tennessee, by passing a bill that if signed by the Governor would make “Amazing Grace” sung by Dolly Parton the official state song.
State Rep. Mike Sparks (R-Smynra) introduced HB 0938 in February. State Sen. Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) introduced SB 1416. The house bill passed 91-1 on Monday. If the bill makes it all the way through the legislative process the song would become the eighth designated state song of Tennessee.
The General Assembly on Monday also adopted a resolution recognizing Parton for her, “cultural contributions and philanthropy.”
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