Dolly Parton Teams Up with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, & Annie Lennox for Powerful “Jolene” Performance

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, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The performance exuded a celebratory energy, serving as a victory lap for the legendary country icon.

Parton kicked off the performance by singing the opening hook, before joining Pink in a duet. Pink then took over the first verse, and her expression made it clear how thrilled she was to share the stage with the one and only Dolly Parton. Next, Annie Lennox from Eurythmics took the mic for the second verse, followed by a powerful chorus sung together by the star-packed ensemble.

As the performance continued, the big names kept rolling in. Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran took his turn to sing a verse, followed by Pat Benatar and the metal legend Rob Halford, adding their unique voices to the mix.

The performance was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from the audience, and it quickly became a sensation online, with 1.1 million viewers tuning in to watch the “Jolene” live cut on YouTube. Fans on YouTube expressed their admiration with 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 night’s other inductees included Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest. Dolly, supported by the Zac Brown Band, performed two songs at the ceremony, with the other track being the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.”

Initially, after learning of her nomination to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton considered withdrawing, feeling she hadn’t earned the honor. However, after some reflection, the country legend decided to embrace the recognition. In her acceptance speech, Parton proudly stated, “I’m a rock star now!” She also shared her initial hesitations, explaining, “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.”