The article reports that Morgan Myles, a former contestant on The Voice, performed an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry following news of Parton’s reported death. Myles changed her planned song to “I Will Always Love You”, describing Parton as a guiding figure for women in country music and praising her authenticity and kindness.

According to the article, Parton had been associated with the Opry for more than five decades, having first appeared there as a teenager before later becoming a member. Myles said she had only been added to that week’s line-up shortly beforehand and viewed the timing as a “God wink”; the Opry also planned a Saturday memorial programme and said its marquee would remain lit in Parton’s honour.