Richie Owens Reflects on Life and Legacy of Cousin Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton’s cousin and frequent collaborator, Richie Owens, joins TODAY, sharing his memories and opening up about producing several of her albums and backing her in shows throughout her legendary career. “What you saw from Dolly is how she was in real life…magical, just very giving. She didn’t turn it on and off,” he said.Sept. 3, 2026

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