Carrie Underwood performs See You Again for Dolly Parton
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Carrie Underwood paid tribute to Dolly Parton during a concert at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, following the country legend's death, choosing to perform her own song "See You Again" rather than one of Parton's hits. Underwood, who had a personal friendship with Parton, described her as "one of the nicest people I think I've ever met on this planet" and told the crowd the news of her death felt like "such a shock" that had left "the whole world" reeling. The tribute reflected the closeness between the two singers, who performed together at the 2019 CMA Awards and recorded a joint cover of "I Will Always Love You".
Framing the song as a promise rather than a farewell, Underwood told the audience "she is gone, but she is not forgotten" and referenced Parton's Christian faith, saying "I know how much she loved Jesus". She wore a custom jacket embroidered with her initials as part of the tribute and reassured fans that Parton remained "always with us, as long as she's in our heads and our hearts", echoing the values of faith, love and kindness Parton had championed throughout her career.
- Carrie Underwood honoured Dolly Parton with "See You Again" at a Massachusetts concert
- She called Parton one of the kindest people she'd met and praised her legacy
- Underwood wore an initialled jacket and referenced Parton's Christian faith
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Carrie Underwood is an American country singer known for hits including "Before He Cheats" and "See You Again", and for her long association with country music legend Dolly Parton, who died recently. The two artists performed together at the 2019 CMA Awards and later recorded a duet of Parton's classic "I Will Always Love You", reflecting a friendship and mutual admiration that spanned years.
Following Parton's death, Underwood paid tribute to her during a concert at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, a well-known outdoor performance venue in the Berkshires region. Rather than covering one of Parton's own songs, she chose to perform her own track "See You Again", using it to frame the tribute as a promise of reunion rather than a simple goodbye.
The story matters because Dolly Parton was one of the most influential and widely admired figures in country music, and tributes from fellow artists like Underwood reflect the scale of her impact on the genre and on the people who worked alongside her.
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Originally published by American Songwriter as “Carrie Underwood Honors a Friendship That “Transcends All Space & All Time” With Dolly Parton Tribute”.