Dolly Parton Performs “Jolene” with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, & Annie Lennox in a Triumphant Collaboration

Dolly Parton delivered a powerful rendition of “Jolene” during her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Queen of Country performed alongside an impressive lineup of stars, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The performance exuded a celebratory atmosphere, serving as a victorious moment for the country legend.

Parton began by singing the opening hook, followed by a duet with Pink, who then took over the first verse. The excitement on Pink’s face was evident, showing her thrill at sharing the stage with the iconic Dolly Parton. Next up, Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox stepped in to deliver the second verse, after which the star-studded group joined together to sing the chorus. The performance continued to shine as more big names took their turns, with Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran handling the next verse, followed by Pat Benatar and the legendary metal vocalist, Rob Halford.

The crowd responded enthusiastically to the performance, and 1.1 million viewers watched the live cut of “Jolene” on YouTube. Fans left heartfelt comments on the video, such as, “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 at the 37th annual ceremony on November 5, 2022, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. That night, other inductees included Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest. With backing from the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs during the ceremony, including the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.”

Initially, Parton considered withdrawing from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after hearing of her nomination, feeling she wasn’t deserving of the honor. However, after further reflection, she decided to accept the induction. In her acceptance speech, Parton proclaimed, “I’m a rock star now!” She then explained her initial reluctance, 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.”