Ella Langley Sings 'Jolene' at Dolly Parton Tribute Concert
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ella Langley performed a tribute version of Dolly Parton's 1974 hit "Jolene" during the CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton event, held shortly after Parton's death.
- Langley, known for her record-breaking song "Choosin’ Texas," chose "Jolene" due to its similar theme of romantic rivalry, originally inspired by Parton's real-life experiences.
- Katy Perry introduced Langley’s performance, praising Parton as "the blueprint," while Langley expressed deep gratitude for Parton's influence on her career and the music industry.
- The tribute concert took place at Belmont University in Nashville, aired live on ABC and Disney+ on October 21, and will be available for streaming on Hulu starting October 22, with proceeds supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
- Other notable performers at the event included Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Carrie Underwood, and Vince Gill.
