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Tribute Artist Mistaken for Dolly Parton on Live TV
27 Aug
Summary
- CNN mistakenly used a tribute artist's photo instead of Dolly Parton's.
- The network apologized to the Parton family for the on-air error.
- The tribute artist expressed surprise and sadness over the mix-up.
A recent broadcast error saw a tribute artist's image mistakenly aired instead of Dolly Parton's during a news segment. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when a report detailing Parton's passing on "Laura Coates Live" featured a photograph of Kelly Vohnn, a Las Vegas performer known for her portrayals of the country star.
CNN has formally apologized to the Parton family for the inaccuracy. The specific photo used, provided by Getty, was taken on December 16, 2025, at a movie screening in Las Vegas. Vohnn herself expressed shock and a sense of oddness at seeing her image broadcast, noting her personal heartbreak over Dolly Parton's death.
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