Kacey Musgraves Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With ‘Rainbow’ & ‘Here You Come Again’ Live in Boston
She remembered the beloved icon as "someone always looking out for someone else, looking out for the underdog, even when it probably wasn't easy, even when it didn't benefit her career."
At a live performance in Boston on Friday, Kacey Musgraves paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton with emotional renditions of her hit song "Rainbow" and a cover of Parton's classic "Here You Come Again." Musgraves, who is on tour promoting her album Middle of Nowhere, dedicated the performances to Parton, acknowledging her significant humanitarian efforts beyond her numerous accolades.
The tribute came as Musgraves led the audience in a sing-along of "Rainbow," the final track from her Grammy-winning album Golden Hour. Photos of Parton, who died on August 25 following a battle with cancer, were projected behind Musgraves during the tribute. The next song on Musgraves' setlist was "Here You Come Again," Parton's 1977 pop crossover hit that reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Parton, one of country music's most iconic figures, passed away at the age of 80. She had previously performed alongside Musgraves at the 2019 Grammys, leading the stage with a medley of Parton's hits. Musgraves described Parton as an "earth angel," praising her attention to detail and lasting impact on the music industry.
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