Parton fronts a star-studded “Jolene” performance with Pink, Pat Benatar, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, and Annie Lennox.

Dolly Parton delivered an extraordinary rendition of “Jolene” during her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Sharing the stage with a stellar lineup of stars including Pink, Sheryl Crow, Rob Halford, Pat Benatar, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, Brandi Carlile, and Simon Le Bon, the performance radiated the energy of a victory lap, celebrating her storied career.

Parton began with the song’s iconic hook, setting the scene for a duet with Pink, whose visible excitement underscored the honor of performing alongside the country music legend. Annie Lennox then took over the next verse, with the chorus turning into a powerful group effort featuring all the stars.

The star-studded lineup continued to dazzle as Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran took his turn on the mic, followed by the powerhouse voices of Pat Benatar and metal icon Rob Halford.

The performance was a resounding success, drawing 1.1 million viewers to the YouTube live cut of “Jolene.” The comments overflowed with praise, with fans saying things like, “Dolly has music coursing through her soul. She harmonizes perfectly with anyone she sings with. Pure talent,” and “I love Dolly Parton’s inspiring, life-affirming spirit. She has a truly warm heart and an innovative spirit. God bless her!”

At the 37th annual ceremony held on November 5, 2022, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Pink had the privilege of inducting Dolly Parton into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. That night, other legendary acts such as Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Judas Priest were also honored.

Supported by the Zac Brown Band, Parton performed two songs at the event, with the second being the aptly titled “Rockin’ It.” The evening paid fitting tribute to her lasting influence and versatility as an artist.

Initially hesitant about her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, feeling she hadn’t earned the accolade, Parton eventually embraced the honor. In her acceptance speech, she cheerfully declared, “I’m a rock star now!” She further explained her initial reluctance, saying, “I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I didn’t feel like I had done enough to deserve that. And I didn’t understand at the time that it’s about more than that. But I’m just so honored and so proud to be here tonight.”