Dolly Parton Leads Powerful “Jolene” Rendition 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 graced the stage with a powerhouse lineup of stars, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. This performance exuded the energy of a victory lap, celebrating the country legend’s illustrious career.

Parton opened the song with the iconic hook, setting the stage for a duet with Pink, who then took the first verse. Pink’s excitement was palpable, as she shared the stage with the legendary Dolly Parton. Annie Lennox of Eurythmics took the next verse, and the chorus was a powerful ensemble effort with all the star vocalists joining in.

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

The performance was a resounding success, drawing 1.1 million viewers to watch the live cut of “Jolene” on YouTube. The comments section was filled with praise, with fans 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 honor of inducting Dolly Parton into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 37th annual ceremony, held on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. That night, the Hall of Fame 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.

Backed by the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs at the ceremony, the second being the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.” The night was a fitting tribute to her enduring influence and versatility as an artist.

Initially, Parton had reservations about her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t earned the distinction. However, after reconsideration, she embraced the honor. In her acceptance speech, she joyfully proclaimed, “I’m a rock star now!” Parton went on to explain her initial hesitation, 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 honored and so proud to be here tonight.”