Dolly Parton Rocks “Jolene” with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, & Annie Lennox

Dolly Parton delivered a powerful rendition of “Jolene” during her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Country Queen was joined on stage by a stellar lineup, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The performance exuded a celebratory energy, as if it were a victory lap for the legendary country star.

Parton opened the performance with the iconic hook, before joining Pink in a duet. Pink then took the lead on the first verse, clearly thrilled to share the stage with Dolly. The expression on Pink’s face spoke volumes—she was overjoyed to be singing alongside the legendary Dolly Parton.

Next, Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox took over for the second verse, followed by a chorus that saw the entire star-studded group harmonizing together. The performance continued to build momentum as more big names took the spotlight.

Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon followed with a verse, adding his own flair to the mix. Then, it was Pat Benatar’s turn, with the metal icon Rob Halford closing out the verse lineup with his powerful voice.

The crowd responded enthusiastically to the performance, which was also a hit online. Over 1.1 million viewers tuned in to watch the “Jolene” live performance on YouTube. Comments poured in, with fans praising the collaboration and Dolly’s enduring talent. One viewer remarked, “Dolly has music coursing through her soul. She can sing and harmonize perfectly with anyone she sings with. Pure talent.” Another added, “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 during the 37th annual ceremony on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. That night, other inductees included Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest. Parton, backed by the Zac Brown Band, performed two songs at the event, the other being the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.”

Initially, when Dolly Parton was informed of her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she hesitated and even considered declining the honor, feeling she hadn’t earned it. However, after some reflection, she decided to accept the induction. During her acceptance speech, Parton proclaimed, “I’m a rock star now!” She elaborated on her initial reluctance, 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.”