CNN has issued an apology after mistakenly using a photograph of a Dolly Parton tribute artist in a report about the iconic singer. The image featured Kelly Vohnn, a professional impersonator, leading to confusion and distress.
Vohnn expressed her disappointment and heartbreak upon seeing her image misrepresented in the news segment. The network has acknowledged the error and apologized for the misidentification, which occurred during a report concerning Dolly Parton.
CNN Apologizes After Mistakenly Using Dolly Parton Impersonator Photo
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