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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-25 · via Rolling Stone

Shania Twain Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton, Calls Her a Mentor

Shania Twain shared a video of her 2003 duet with Dolly Parton on 'Coat of Many Colors' from the Oprah Winfrey Show. In her tribute, Twain called Parton her 'mentor' and 'hero,' praising her as a beautiful person. The two had performed together on the talk show years ago.

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Twain's tribute centers on a 2003 Oprah Winfrey Show appearance where the two singers performed Parton's 1971 classic together. The Canadian artist, who grew up in Timmins, Ontario, shared a parallel path with Parton—both began performing in bars young and built careers advocating for women in a male-dominated industry. Twain's remarks that day emphasized Parton's character as much as her musicianship, calling her a personal and musical inspiration.

The video resurfacing carries added weight given Parton's

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