The energy in the room was electric, as each voice added its own unique flavor to the timeless hit, creating a powerful collaboration that felt like a victory lap for Dolly.
The stage came alive as Dolly Parton kicked off the performance with the opening hook, instantly drawing the crowd in. Then, Pink joined her for a duet, and it was clear by the look on Pink’s face how excited she was to share the spotlight with the country legend.
Next, Annie Lennox of Eurythmics took her turn, effortlessly adding her signature touch. The chorus saw the star-studded lineup come together, with Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran bringing his energy to the mix. Pat Benatar added her powerful voice before Rob Halford, the iconic metal vocalist, brought his raw intensity to the performance. Each legend brought something unique, turning the collaboration into an unforgettable moment.
When Dolly Parton first heard she was being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she was hesitant. She felt she hadn’t done enough to earn such an honor and briefly considered withdrawing. However, after some reflection, the country legend decided to accept the recognition. However, after some reflection, the country legend decided to accept the recognition.
During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Parton shared her initial doubts, 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 honoured and so proud to be here tonight.”
