Vince Gill Sings ‘I Will Always Love You’ in Emotional Tribute to Dolly Parton
Country singer Vince Gill performed an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80, by singing 'I Will Always Love You.' The performance honored their long-standing friendship and their 1995 duet collaboration.
Why it matters
It captures the cultural impact of a legendary musician's passing and the industry's collective mourning.
Vince Gill; Dolly Parton. Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty; Jason Kempin/Getty NEED TO KNOW Vince Gill performed "I Will Always Love You" in tribute to Dolly Parton on Aug. 27, days after her death at age 80
Gill recently reflected on their 1995 CMA Awards duet, calling it one of the most beautiful moments of his career
Stars including Kacey Musgraves, John Mayer and Brad Paisley have also honored Parton with tribute performances onstage this week
Vince Gill is paying tribute to his friend and collaborator Dolly Parton .
During a performance at Kansas City, Mo.'s Midland Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 27, the 69-year-old country star reflected on Parton's death at age 80 just two days prior.
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