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Orville Peck Honors Dolly Parton Amidst Personal Grief
26 Aug
Summary
- Orville Peck performed a tribute to Dolly Parton in London.
- Peck described Parton as his hero and a source of comfort.
- Numerous artists have paid homage to the late country music icon.
Country music artist Orville Peck expressed deep personal grief during a recent performance in East London, announcing he was dealing with heavy emotions following the death of Dolly Parton. Peck, who was at Rough Trade to promote his upcoming album, shared how Parton's kindness and existence in country music made him feel less alone as an openly gay artist.
Peck declared Dolly Parton as his personal hero, noting her legacy of kindness. He dedicated a performance of Parton's "I Will Always Love You" to her. Parton died recently at the age of 80 after a brief illness. Other artists, including Jack White, Shania Twain, and Brandi Carlile, have also offered tributes.
