Dolly Parton leads a powerful “Jolene” performance with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, and Annie Lennox.

Dolly Parton delivered an unforgettable performance of “Jolene” during her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Sharing the stage with an impressive lineup of stars including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon, the Queen of Country captivated the audience. This performance had the feel of a triumphant celebration, marking the peak of Parton’s illustrious career.

She began with the song’s iconic hook, leading into a duet with Pink, who sang the first verse. Pink’s excitement was evident as she performed alongside the legendary Dolly Parton. Annie Lennox of Eurythmics followed with the next verse, and the chorus brought all the star vocalists together for a powerful ensemble.

The star-studded lineup continued to shine, with Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran taking the mic, followed by the strong vocals of Pat Benatar and metal legend Rob Halford.

The performance was a huge hit, attracting 1.1 million viewers who watched the live version of “Jolene” on YouTube. Fans flooded the comments section with praise, noting, “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 privilege 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. That evening, the Hall of Fame also welcomed other legendary acts such as Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest.

Accompanied by the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs at the ceremony, with the second being “Rockin’ It,” a title that perfectly summed up the night. It was a fitting tribute to her lasting influence and versatility as an artist.

Although initially hesitant about her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t earned the honor, Parton eventually embraced the recognition. In her acceptance speech, she exclaimed, “I’m a rock star now!” She explained her initial reservations, saying, “I’m sure a lot of you knew that when they first announced my induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I didn’t feel like I had done enough to deserve it. But I later realized it’s about more than that, and I’m just so honored and proud to be here tonight.”