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Dolly Parton Tops List of Global Figures in US Favorability Poll

Dolly Parton, the 11-time Grammy winner, has achieved a remarkable net favorability rating of 65%. This places her significantly ahead of other prominent figures, with Barack Obama coming in second with 14%, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 12%.

For the American public, the sentiment expressed by Dolly Parton in her iconic 1974 country music hit, “I Will Always Love You,” appears to be reciprocated. A survey evaluating Americans’ perceptions of over 20 international luminaries confirmed this, with the 11-time Grammy winner and renowned philanthropist leaving her closest rivals, Barack Obama and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, trailing by more than 50 percentage points.

Translation to English:

Dolly Parton, the 11-time Grammy winner, achieved a net favorability of 65%. Barack Obama came in second with 14%, while Zelenskyy garnered 12%.

For the US public, the feeling that Dolly Parton conveyed in her 1974 country music chart-topper, “I Will Always Love You,” is evidently mutual. A poll assessing American opinions on more than 20 international luminaries established this fact, with the 11-time Grammy winner and philanthropist leaving her two closest competitors – Barack Obama and Volodymyr Zelenskyy – trailing by over 50 percentage points.

By Rupert Blackwood

Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people

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