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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-08-27 · via Rolling Stone

Dolly Parton Nearly Opened for Neil Young in 1978, Archives Show

A 1978 concert ad reveals that Dolly Parton was originally booked to open for Neil Young and Crazy Horse on four dates of his Rust Never Sleeps tour. Parton's manager said Young chose her deliberately, confident she would appeal to his audience. The pairing seemed improbable given their contrasting styles, but the shows were already sold out before the announcement.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “That Time Dolly Parton Was Booked to Open for Neil Young on His ‘Rust Never Sleeps’ Tour.” Browse more stories.