The news of Dolly Parton’s demise has left the entire world in shock. From friends and family to colleagues, fans and netizens, everyone has been finding it hard to process the grief. As people slowly come to terms with the news, many have shared posts and spoken publicly about the singer’s passing and how much she meant to them. Recently, American singer-songwriter Vince Gill also took a moment during one of his latest sets to remember the late artist.
Vince Gill sings ‘I Will Always Love You ’ for Dolly Parton
During one segment of the concert at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, Mo, on August 27, Vince Gill remembered Dolly Parton, his close friend with whom he had collaborated in the past.He shared just how great Dolly was and how he and his entire family were devastated and “crushed” to hear the news of her passing. For context, Gill and Parton recorded their own version of ‘I Will Always Love You.’To pay his respects and remember her legacy, Gill got on stage and took to the piano to perform one of Parton’s and everyone else’s favourite songs, ‘I Will Always Love You.’ While trying to continue the song to remember Dolly, Gill was seen breaking down in tears and choking up. The crowd continued to cheer him on as he finished the song with some difficulty. Videos and photos of the event were extensively shared online.He also earlier shared a tribute post on his Instagram account for Dolly, writing, “We are all crushed here at our house. One of the most beautiful sounds I’ve ever heard was when Dolly and I sang that last note of ‘I Will Always Love You’ the year we performed it on the CMA Awards.” He posted the caption along with a video of them from the CMA Awards singing the beloved song together.
About Dolly Parton
The iconic country singer, best known for hits like ‘9 to 5,’ ‘Jolene,’ ‘I Will Always Love You,’ ‘Coat of Many Colors,’ and many others, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. The singer had been suffering from cancer, according to a PEOPLE report sharing a statement from the singer’s representative. They also reported that Parton had been admitted to a cancer care facility only a few days before her untimely passing.
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