Dolly Parton recently addressed Elle King’s controversial performance at the Grand Ole Opry. During a special concert honoring Parton’s birthday, King’s intoxicated performance sparked social media outrage. Videos showed King admitting her drunkenness, using explicit language, and delivering what fans deemed a disrespectful rendition of Dolly Parton’s “Marry Me.”
Parton defended King in an exclusive interview with ExtraTV, describing her as a “really great artist” who had been through tough times and had too much to drink. Parton urged empathy and forgiveness, saying, “Let’s forgive that and forget it and move on, cause she felt worse than anybody ever could.”
King, amidst the backlash, canceled all her scheduled appearances but has not publicly addressed the incident. Parton’s supportive stance highlights the need for understanding and compassion in such situations.
