Kelly Clarkson Honours Dolly Parton With Rendition Of ‘I Will Always Love You’

Dolly Parton is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life but over the years has given insights into the secret behind her decades-long marriage.MORE: Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini's fans all notice the same things from their ACM performanceThe country superstar has been married to Carl Dean since 1966 and recently put one of the many reasons it's a success down to their star signs."We are good friends, we respect each other. We like each other.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn Thursday morning, Dolly Parton ventured into the belly of Fox News’ hotbed of propaganda and misinformation, “Fox & Friends,” in an attempt to set the record straight about her decision to decline her likely nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.“Well, I didn’t feel exactly right about that,” she said, while being interviewed on the show along with James Patterson, who co-authored her new book “Run, Rose Run.” “Because my perception, and I think the perception of most of America — I just feel like that’s more for the people in rock music. I’ve been educated since then, saying that it’s more than that, but I still didn’t feel right about it.

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Dolly Parton left ripples in the music world when she took to social media with a heartfelt statement announcing she was bowing out of contention for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.MORE: Dolly Parton makes urgent plea to help Ukraine in post ACM Awards interviewThe singer was one of the many musicians nominated this year to be inducted into the gilded halls of musical legends but revealed she didn't feel she was worthy of the accomplishment.WATCH: Dolly Parton looks angelic in white dress as she reveals exciting news in rare videoIn a rare personal statement, Dolly wrote: "Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don't feel that I have earned that right."I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out," she continued.MORE: Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini perform at the ACM Awards but fans all notice the same thingMORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards winner Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonThe announcement took many of her fans by surprise, but they had nothing but love for the country star, including fellow musician Deborah Cox, who simply said: "Classy. Leader.

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Dolly Parton may have dazzled as host of the recent ACM Awards but there was something weighing heavily on her mind which she's since opened up about. On the night of the country music ceremony, Dolly took a moment to think about the people of Ukraine and send prayers to the citizens of the war-stricken country. MORE: Inside Dolly Parton's 56 year marriage to husband she met when she was 18During a virtual appearance on the UK's The One Show, Dolly explained why she felt she had to cast light on it and shift the focus to a more serious one. WATCH: Dolly Parton makes heartfelt confession about hosting ACM Awards "Well," she said. "I felt that it was not only important but urgent to do it because there's so much grief and so much sorrow.

Dolly Parton couldn’t stay silent.

Kelly Clarkson stole the show at the ACM Awards on Monday night!

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American Idol alum sang a rendition of Parton’s 1973 song “I Will Always Love You,” a classic that was also immortalized by in her own cover for the 1992 movie The Bodyguard.The Kelly Clarkson Show host performed the song with an acoustic guitar and piano backing, to many applauds and cheers from celebs and fans alike. Parton was particularly moved by the performance and joined Clarkson onstage with an embrace that showed how much love there is between the two country icons. The 9 to 5 singer hosted the show alongside country singers Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett.

moving rendition of the song “I Will Always Love You” at the 2022 ACM Awards on Monday evening.Clarkson rocked a long-sleeved black gown for the performance at the ceremony, held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. After the “Miss Independent” singer sweetly sang a cover of the late Whitney Houston track, Parton came out on stage and greeted Clarkson.“Give it up for Dolly Parton,” Clarkson exclaimed as she left the stage.“I know that Whitney is smiling down on us tonight, so thank you very much — she would be proud of that,” Parton told the audience.We will always love @kellyclarkson ❤️ Watch the #ACMawards on @PrimeVideo! pic.twitter.com/Tp9cpPN55I“I was backstage trying not to cry my false eyelashes off — slinging snot in every direction and tears,” the “9 to 5” actress continued.

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Dolly Parton paid tribute to the people of the Ukraine while co-hosting the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards in Las Vegas last night (March 7).The singer asked the audience at the Allegiant Stadium and those watching at home to “pray for peace around this crazy world” in reference to the ongoing war in Ukraine, which broke out last month following an invasion by Russian military forces.While opening this year’s ACM Awards, Parton said: “I don’t want to be political and this is not. I’d rather pass a kidney stone than do that.