Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton with Two-Song Tribute in Boston
Kacey Musgraves honoured Dolly Parton during her Boston concert on Friday, performing a two-song tribute at TD Garden following Parton’s death. The gesture highlighted Parton’s continuing influence on country music, as well as the public remembrance of her charitable and humanitarian work.
Musgraves added her own song “Rainbow”, dedicating it to Parton alongside an on-screen slideshow, before covering Parton’s 1977 hit “Here You Come Again” with audience participation. The pairing echoed the 2019 Grammy Awards, where Musgraves performed both songs in connection with a Parton tribute; Parton died on 25 August aged 80, and Musgraves’ tour continues with two Madison Square Garden dates from 31 August.
- Musgraves performed two songs in tribute to Dolly Parton in Boston.
- The performance recalled their 2019 Grammy tribute connection.
- Parton’s death has prompted tributes across the music industry.
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Dolly Parton is one of the best-known figures in American country music, with a career spanning singing, songwriting, acting and business. Her songs, including Here You Come Again, helped bring country music to a wide audience beyond its traditional base.
Kacey Musgraves is a US country-pop singer whose work has also attracted listeners outside country music. She has previously appeared in events celebrating Parton’s career, reflecting Parton’s influence on later generations of performers.
Parton was also widely known for charitable work, including programmes encouraging children to read. Public tributes to her often recognise both her cultural impact and this work beyond music.