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Shaboozey: Dolly Parton's Global Reach via Dad's Love
3 Nov
Summary
- Shaboozey shared that Dolly Parton was his father's favorite artist.
- His father's knowledge of Parton highlighted her global impact beyond Nashville.
- Shaboozey's song references Parton's hit '9 to 5'.
Singer Shaboozey recently highlighted the profound global impact of country music icon Dolly Parton during the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. Shaboozey shared that Parton was a favorite artist of his father, who was born in Nigeria. He emphasized that his father's familiarity with Parton's music demonstrated her extensive reach across the world, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries.
Shaboozey's own work pays tribute to Parton. His latest album, "The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales," includes a reference to Parton's famous song "9 to 5" in the lyrics. The artist also commented on the success of country music, noting the recent record-breaking chart performance of Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" and his own hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)." He expressed that Parton would have wanted to see country music enjoyed widely and celebrated women's achievements in the genre.
