Ariana Grande Sends ‘Love’ to the Late Dolly Parton With Pre-Show Tribute at London Concert
Fans among the audience were shown a video of the country star singing the classic "I Will Always Love You" before Grande hit the stage.
During her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in London, Ariana Grande paid tribute to the late country music icon Dolly Parton with a poignant pre-show video at the O2 arena. The tribute featured Parton singing her classic hit "I Will Always Love You" before Grande took the stage. Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at age 80, was remembered by fans gathered inside the arena.
The tribute video played as the beginning of the concert, allowing the audience to pay their respects to the legendary singer/songwriter. "I Will Always Love You" was originally written and recorded by Parton in 1974, becoming a global phenomenon through Whitney Houston's rendition for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. Since Parton's death, artists across the music industry have celebrated her legacy and the songs that helped make her a beloved figure in country music.
Grande's London memorial tribute occurred during her ongoing residency at the O2, part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour and her first major tour since 2019. After the completion of the tour on September 1, Grande announced that she will take a break, stating that she looks forward to finishing the tour with a high note and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances.
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