{"id":21238,"date":"2026-01-22T08:22:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=21238"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:23:08","slug":"lainey-wilson-and-vince-gill-stop-the-opry-cold-with-emotional-tribute-to-dolly-parton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news4you.fit\/?p=21238","title":{"rendered":"Lainey Wilson And Vince Gill Stop The Opry Cold With Emotional Tribute To Dolly Parton"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lainey Wilson and Vince Gill joined forces to honor Dolly Parton during Grand Ole Opry Goes Dolly on Saturday night, January 17, delivering one of the most emotional and memorable moments of the evening ahead of Parton\u2019s 80th birthday on January 19.<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Wilson kicked off her set with fan favorites \u201cWWDD (What Would Dolly Do),\u201d \u201cSomewhere Over Laredo,\u201d and \u201c4X4XU,\u201d before pausing to welcome a very special guest. Clearly moved by the moment, the 33-year-old star spoke candidly about the influence both Gill and Parton have had on her life and career.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u201cI want to welcome to the stage, a buddy of mine,\u201d Wilson told the crowd. \u201cThis man right here is a hero of mine. A lot of people say, \u2018don\u2019t meet your heroes,\u2019 but there are two of my heroes that I\u2019ve met so far \u2014 this guy right here, Mr. Vince Gill, and Dolly Parton. I could listen to this man sing the phone book. He could do no wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two Opry members opened their collaboration with \u201cLight of a Clear Blue Morning,\u201d a song Parton first released in 1977 on New Harvest\u2026 First Gathering. The track has been recorded several times over the years, most recently in January 2026 when Wilson joined Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire on a special charity version benefiting pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children\u2019s Hospital at Vanderbilt.<\/p>\n

Before beginning the song, Wilson reflected on her growing bond with Parton and the honor of celebrating her legacy.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve gotten to spend some time with Dolly in the studio, and she is as great as all of y\u2019all think she is,\u201d Wilson shared. \u201cShe\u2019s the real deal. What you see is what you get. She\u2019s got a heart of gold, and I\u2019m honored to be here celebrating her tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n