In the 1990s, Dolly Parton earned $10 million from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ — then invested the royalties in a Black Nashville neighborhood

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Dolly Parton has utilized royalties from Whitney Houston's legendary rendition to invest in a Nashville complex that benefits a predominantly Black community, showcasing the deep roots connecting the two artists. Houston's 1992 interpretation turned Parton's 1972 song into an international masterpiece. This property now stands as a testament to the song's extraordinary legacy, with Parton calling it 'the house that Whitney built' to honor their lasting influence.