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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-26 · via Rolling Stone

Brandi Carlile Remembers Dolly Parton's Acceptance and Impact

Carlile shared a tribute on Instagram, recalling how Parton accepted her as a gay woman. She performed with Parton at Newport Folk Festival and was moved by Parton's Glastonbury set. Carlile said Parton prayed over her and she's never been the same.

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Carlile's tribute emphasized Parton's consistent support for LGBTQ people during an era when such advocacy was not expected of country stars. The two artists shared the Newport Folk Festival stage in 2019, where Carlile performed a dramatic rendition of "I Will Always Love You" alongside Parton and the Highwomen.

Carlile also recalled Parton's 2014 Glastonbury set, noting how the singer commanded a massive British crowd with a call for "amens." Parton died Tuesday at 80 following a brief cancer battle. Carlile described being permanently changed after Parton prayed over her, a moment she said she has never recovered from.

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This tribute highlights how Parton's legacy may extend beyond music into cultural acceptance. For LGBTQ artists and fans, Parton's willingness to embrace marginalized communities without hesitation could serve as a lasting

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