Parton and an all-star cast including Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, and Annie Lennox perform a moving “Jolene.”

Dolly Parton delivered a triumphant performance of “Jolene” during her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Queen of Country took the stage alongside an impressive lineup of stars, including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon. The performance radiated the energy of a victory lap, celebrating the country icon’s storied career.

Parton kicked off the song with its iconic hook, setting the stage for a duet with Pink, who eagerly 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 became 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 stepping up to the mic, followed by the powerful vocals of Pat Benatar and the metal legend Rob Halford.

The performance was met with widespread acclaim, attracting 1.1 million viewers to watch the live rendition of “Jolene” on YouTube. The comments section was flooded with praise, with fans remarking, “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 also welcomed other legendary acts, including 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 the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.” The night served as a fitting tribute to her enduring influence and versatility as an artist.

Initially, Parton was hesitant about her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t earned the distinction. However, after some reconsideration, she embraced the honor. In her acceptance speech, she joyfully declared, “I’m a rock star now!” Parton also explained 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.”