Dolly Parton receives US$100mil award from Jeff Bezos


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Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this month. Photo: Reuters

Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton received a US$100mil prize from the "Bezos Courage & Civility Award" given by Amazon.com founder, billionaire Jeff Bezos, an honour that recognises leaders who "pursue solutions with courage and civility," he said online.

Bezos, who is also the owner of the space rocket company Blue Origin, announced the award on Friday along with his longtime partner, news anchor Lauren Sanchez.

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