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Shania Twain Mourns Dolly Parton:
26 Aug
Summary
- Shania Twain honored Dolly Parton as a hero and mentor after her passing.
- The two icons performed a duet on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2003.
- Parton's 2003 Oprah appearance also featured Melissa Etheridge and Alison Krauss.
Canadian artist Shania Twain expressed profound sadness following the recent passing of her idol, Dolly Parton. Twain described Parton as a "pure light sent from heaven" and her "mentor, songwriting teacher, and hero of grace and humility."
In 2003, Twain experienced a career highlight when she joined Parton on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The two performed an iconic duet of Parton's 1971 hit, "Coat of Many Colors." Twain recalled the moment as a dream come true, deeply admiring Parton's personal and professional achievements.
Twain’s tribute, shared on social media alongside a clip from their 2003 performance, acknowledged the void left by Parton's death but affirmed that the joy of Parton's memory would continue to inspire her. The special Oprah episode also featured other influential female artists, including Melissa Etheridge and Alison Krauss, who had contributed to the "Just Because I'm a Woman" LP.
