Ella Langley Wows Crowd During Dolly Parton Tribute With Performance of “Jolene”

Ella Langley performed Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” at a Nashville tribute event, bringing her interpretation of the country classic to a programme celebrating Parton’s music and legacy. The performance matters in the context of Langley’s public tribute to Parton, whom she credited with helping women in the music industry pursue their own creative paths.

The two-hour event, *I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton*, was held at Belmont University and featured a wide range of performers, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson and Brad Paisley. Belmont students from its Dolly U programme also took part; the article says the programme teaches students about Parton’s career and legacy. The special aired on ABC and Disney+, with next-day streaming on Hulu.