Dolly Parton Delivers Epic “Jolene” Performance with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, & Annie Lennox
Dolly Parton delivered a triumphant rendition of “Jolene” during her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Queen of Country was joined on stage by a star-studded lineup that included Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The performance was filled with a celebratory energy, reflecting the country legend’s incredible achievement.
Parton kicked off the song with the opening hook and then shared a duet with Pink, who took the first verse. Pink’s expression said it all; she was clearly thrilled to be performing alongside the legendary Dolly Parton. Annie Lennox from Eurythmics followed with the next verse, after which the entire ensemble joined in for the chorus, creating a powerful, unified sound.
The star power on stage was undeniable, with each artist bringing their unique flair to the performance. Simon Le Bon from Duran Duran took the next verse, followed by Pat Benatar and the iconic metal vocalist Rob Halford, making the performance even more dynamic.
The audience was thoroughly captivated, and the performance quickly became a hit online, with 1.1 million viewers tuning in to watch the “Jolene” live cut on YouTube. Fans were quick to share their admiration, leaving comments like “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 honor of inducting Dolly Parton into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the 37th annual ceremony on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. The event also saw the induction of other musical greats, including 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, Dolly Parton performed two songs at the ceremony, with the other track being the appropriately titled “Rockin’ It.” The performance was a fitting celebration of her illustrious career and her newfound status as a rock star.
Initially, Dolly Parton had considered withdrawing from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction after feeling unworthy of the honor. However, after reflecting on the significance of the recognition, she decided to accept it. In her acceptance speech, Parton proudly proclaimed, “I’m a rock star now!” She went on to explain her initial hesitation, stating, “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 honoured and so proud to be here tonight.”
