Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m prize by Jeff Bezos. The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez. Ms Sanchez described Parton as "a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion in every aspect of her work". The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who "Pursue solutions with courage and civility". Ms Sanchez said on Instagram that Parton is "a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion in every aspect of her work."

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