Pat Benatar Honors Dolly Parton's Rock Legacy

Pat Benatar recently honored the late Dolly Parton with a musical tribute at the One805LIVE! event. Benatar dedicated her song "Heartbreaker" to Parton, her "sweet friend," remembering their collaboration on a duet version for Parton's 2023 Rockstar album. This project showcased Parton's foray into rock music.

Parton's Rockstar album featured collaborations with other music legends like Elton John and Stevie Nicks. She had previously shared with NPR that she reached out to artists via simple "love notes" through their managers, and all expressed eagerness to participate. Benatar, speaking to ABC News in November 2023, expressed her belief that Parton was "born to rock."

Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, the same year they met Parton. Giraldo described Parton as a "very sweet, darling person" with incredible talent. Following Parton's passing after a brief battle with cancer, Benatar and Giraldo shared a heartfelt tribute on social media, mourning the loss of their "dear friend."