Parton teams up with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, and Annie Lennox for a stirring “Jolene” rendition.

Dolly Parton delivered a remarkable rendition of “Jolene” during her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, joined by a star-studded ensemble featuring Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. This performance was a triumphant celebration of her legendary career, radiating the energy of a victory lap.

Parton kicked off the song with its iconic hook, setting the stage for a duet with Pink, who then took the first verse with visible excitement. Annie Lennox followed with the next verse, and the chorus became a powerful ensemble effort, with all the star vocalists joining in.

The lineup continued to dazzle as Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran took the mic, followed by the powerful voices of Pat Benatar and metal icon Rob Halford.

The performance was a huge success, attracting 1.1 million viewers on YouTube. Fans in the comments praised Parton, saying, “Dolly has music coursing through her soul. She can sing and harmonize perfectly with anyone she sings with. Pure talent,” and “I love Dolly Parton’s inspiring, life-fulfilling spirit. She has a truly warm heart and an innovative spirit. God bless her!”

Pink had the distinct honor of inducting Dolly Parton into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 37th annual ceremony on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. That night, the Hall of Fame also inducted legendary acts such as Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest.

Backed by the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs that night, with the second being “Rockin’ It,” perfectly capturing her enduring influence and versatility as an artist.

Initially, Parton hesitated to accept her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t earned it. However, after reconsidering, she embraced the honor with enthusiasm. In her acceptance speech, she proudly declared, “I’m a rock star now!” She explained her initial reluctance by saying, “I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I didn’t feel like I had done enough to deserve that. And I didn’t understand at the time that it’s about more than that. But I’m just so honored and so proud to be here tonight.”