'You Changed the Whole World'

Key Points:

• Brandi Carlile honored Dolly Parton, who passed away at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, recalling how Parton once prayed over her, an experience that deeply impacted her life.
• Carlile praised Parton for her unwavering acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community during a time when it was uncommon to do so, highlighting Parton's focus on love and mercy in her public statements.
• Carlile reminisced about sharing the stage with Parton and the Highwomen at the 2019 Newport Folk Festival, particularly their performance of "I Will Always Love You."
• She also fondly remembered Parton's 2014 Glastonbury set, noting the powerful moment when Parton engaged the audience with a call for "amen," which Carlile found both humorous and moving.
• In the days before Parton's passing, Carlile felt a sense of farewell and found comfort in singing "Coat Of Many Colors" and asking for prayers, emphasizing the lasting impact of Parton's prayer on her life.