Mayer Honors Dolly Parton with Guitar Solo

John Mayer recently honored the late Dolly Parton with an emotional guitar solo during a private SiriusXM concert. While performing at Stephen Talkhouse in the Hamptons on Wednesday, August 27, 2026, Mayer played Parton's iconic song "I Will Always Love You." He had previously discussed with his friend Andy Cohen the significant impact of Parton's passing and her unique ability to bring people together.

Mayer expressed his admiration for Parton's lifelong dedication to spreading love and her capacity to galvanize a divided world. The intimate concert, attended by celebrities like Paul McCartney and Brooke Shields, also saw Mayer hint at upcoming new music. He mentioned he has been working on new material at Cohen's home and promised fans they would hear new songs soon.