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Dolly Parton Honored with Collectible Coin on Amazon
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In Short: The 'Queen of Country Music' is celebrated with a new collectible coin available on Amazon.
The 'Queen of Country Music' Dolly Parton is being commemorated with a special collectible coin that is surging in popularity on Amazon. Released this month, the coin is making waves among both fans of the legendary singer and coin collectors, with both platforms reporting a rush to purchase the keepsake before it sells out.
The coin, available now on Amazon and Etsy, is made from a heavyweight zinc alloy with a distressed, gold-tone plating. The high-relief detailing on both sides of the coin captures Parton's likeness and iconic imagery, including a raised portrait of the singer and a microphone, guitar, and crown design.
According to reports, the coin is currently climbing the bestselling collectibles chart on Amazon, with both Parton's admirers and coin enthusiasts eager to secure a piece of the singer's legacy. The coin is available in individual, five-pack, and ten-pack options, making it a versatile addition to any collection.
The coin is part of a broader celebration of Parton's impact on the music industry, with the BBC highlighting the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards, which include striking images of musicians like Charli XCX and Oasis. The awards, which began five years ago, are now in their strongest year yet, with a guest category celebrating 50 years of punk.
In addition to the coin, the BBC also noted that the Music Photography Awards are accepting online and in-person voting for the best music moment of the year, with head judge Rankin praising the quality of the work entered. The judging panel includes artists from the worlds of music and photography, such as Nile Rogers and Raye, ensuring a diverse and expert evaluation of the entries.
The coin's popularity on Amazon is part of a broader trend in music-related collectibles, with Billboard reporting that JISOO's latest solo single "Click" topped the new music poll, with the BLACKPINK star's track narrowly leading over another solo release from LISA. The success of the Dolly Parton coin on Amazon is a testament to the enduring appeal of the 'Queen of Country Music' and her continued influence on the music industry.
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- "The quality of the work entered was genuinely exceptional - not just technically brilliant, but full of energy, emotion and a real point of view." He added: "Music photography is in a really exciting place right now, and these awards are a brilliant snapshot of that." This year's guest category celebrates 50 years of punk.
- Taken in Leicester in 1979 Image: Kevin Parker of Tame Impala has a moment of blissful solitude on the low-lit set of the music video for his track Loser Image: Australian punk rock band Private Function playing one of their last gigs at a party on Gold Street, Melbourne.
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- 4) alongside a cinematic, Joseph Kahn-directed music video starring a cyborg JISOO: She’s in an abandoned theme park, where she crosses paths with a suitor and a robotic teddy bear, the CLICK Bear — who helps the singer bring life to her deserted surroundings.
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- Rolling Stonelink