Taylor Swift Remembers Dolly Parton’s “True Grace and Grit”: “Her Legacy Will Be Everlasting”
The 14-time Grammy Award winner previously told The Hollywood Reporter that Parton was "a force of evolution and transformation in our industry."
Dolly Parton and Taylor Swift, though never collaborating musically, shared a deep admiration for one another. Now, Swift has penned a heartfelt tribute to Parton, who passed away at 80 on Tuesday, expressing her profound gratitude for Parton's contributions to music, philanthropy, and her indelible impact on countless lives. Swift commended Parton for her exceptional songwriting, her philanthropic endeavors, and her unwavering authenticity.
Swift's statement, released to Billboard, read: "A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right." She emphasized Parton's enduring legacy, stating, "her legacy will be an everlasting one." Swift lauded Parton for her ability to balance vulnerability and strength, "She possessed the softest heart when it came to the struggles of others, and a backbone of steel to defend her own self worth as an artist."
The two artists even shared a mutual respect for each other's creative prowess, with Parton expressing admiration for Swift's impact on the music industry. Swift also humorously recalled Parton's playful comment at her recent wedding, thanking Swift and Travis Kelce for their generous $2 million donation to her Imagination Library.
In Parton's own words, she had praised Swift, calling her "crazy about Taylor" and admiring her for her career and songwriting talent. Swift's tribute included a nod to Parton's most famous song, "I Will Always Love You," encapsulating the singer's enduring influence on the world.
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